California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket
San Francisco, USA
4 hours
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Date
Thursday
May 22, 2025
What You Will Do
Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring a new theme each week with live DJs, outdoor bars, special programming, and nearly 60,000 live animals. Embrace the unexpected on Thursday nights! (From 6pm to 10pm, Ages 21+ with valid, physical photo ID)
What's Included?
- Nightlife music and entertainment - program changes weekly
- All exhibits and shows (subject to availability)
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available for purchase, cash bars)
- planetarium show passes (additional $5)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park
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California Academy of Sciences
4 hours
Enjoy after-hours entry to the California Academy of Sciences at NightLife, every Thursdays from 6-10 pm. This weekly event for guests aged 21+ features all of the Academy’s exhibits, music, cocktails, and a weekly scientific theme!
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by California Academy of Sciences
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for admission is 21 years. Valid, physical photo ID required at check-in, no exceptions.
- Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available at the Coat Check on a first-come, first served basis.
- The interactive map includes a sensory guide for guests with noise, visual, touch, and smell sensitivities.
- Planetarium passes are required for planetarium shows during NightLife. Tickets do sell out quickly, to guarantee a spot reserve your planetarium show passes (additional $5) in advance at tickets.calacademy.org/nlpl/ or by scanning the QR code in the lobby as soon as you arrive. Reservations are first-come, first served.
- Last entry into the rainforest dome is 7:30pm.
- All food and drink must be enjoyed in the Academy Café or outdoors.
Customer Reviews
Trashy
2022-02-24
All events i have ever been to for VIP Nighlife have been awful. Falling down drunk people, low quality cocktails at $250!! No one at the event to ask for a refund. A waste of money - go elsewhere with more class unless your into trashy at $250, then this is for you
NightLife Event
2019-06-21
This was so cool. No Kids in sight. This even was made for adults. Drinks and Music make education that much more fun!
Great night, very interesting and much...
2018-05-06
<p>Great night, very interesting and much better to have the VIP experience</p>
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