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California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

San Francisco, USA
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Date
Thursday
May 22, 2025
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NightLife general admission ticket
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Ages: 21-99 years old
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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
(tripadvisor)
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
(tripadvisor)
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...
(viator)
2018-05-06
<p>Great night, very interesting and much better to have the VIP experience</p>
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