Membership

We sell memberships all year long for many special occasions (birthdays, thank you gifts, holidays, etc.). To purchase a gift membership call (800) 794-7576.

Guests may apply general admission ticket purchases toward a conversion to a Membership plan only on their day of visit and a half hour before closing. NightLife tickets can be applied on the day of the event and by 9:30 p.m. PST. The value of up to two adult tickets purchased may be applied to any individual Membership product. The value of two adult tickets purchased, plus the value of all childrens tickets purchased, may be applied to any family Membership product. Admission tickets purchased as part of a group ticketed visit or purchased discounted admission tickets are not applicable towards Membership.

The Members-only line is available every day except for Free Wednesdays (admission to the Academy is free the third Wednesday of every month, presented by The Bernard Osher Foundation).

Members must present a membership card or proof of their online membership purchase at the members' entrance. If you have joined by mail or by phone and not yet received your member card and plan to visit, please call to verify that your membership has been processed. All members must present a photo ID each time they visit.

No, your membership is exclusive to the Academy. Due to the number of visitors we welcome each day we prefer to accommodate our own members at this time rather than increase attendance with members from our sister institutions.

Contact the Membership Department at (800) 794-7576 or visit the Membership Desk at the Academy entrance. There is a $5.00 fee per membership to replace lost or stolen cards or to make a name change. To help the Academy conserve resources, remember to retain your membership card as long as your membership is active.

Yes, many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your employer for more information and double your gift to the Academy.