The Academy is open 365 days a year, including all federal holidays. Last entry one hour before closing. General admission tickets may be used on any single day within one year of the purchase date and may be applied toward a membership on the day of your visit. Academy members and children three and under always visit for free.

General Admission

Explore an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all with a single ticket.

Save $3 per ticket when you buy online, now through May 5!

NightLife

A new adventure unfolds at the Academy every Thursday from 6-10 pm. Ages 21+.

Group Tickets

Visiting with 10 or more? Buying tickets in advance will save you time—and money.

Membership
Individual Plus

Bring a friend on unlimited Academy adventures—for the price of about 2 visits.

Community Value

The best deal for science-lovers with flexible schedules. Includes 220+ free days per year.

Family

Make the Academy your family's go-to getaway and stoke your kids' curiosity year-round. 

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Tours & Special Events
Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Explore the secrets of the world's greenest museum on a one-hour tour. Ages 8+.

Penguins + Pajamas Sleepovers

An unforgettable night at the museum. Ages 5-17; must be accompanied by an adult.

Big Bang: Party After Dark

On April 25, come to our wildest event of the year—and help sustain some of the wildest places on Earth. Ages 21+.

Special Offer 2/1-5/5/19 details

*Join or renew by May 5, 2019, and receive up to three complimentary general admission tickets to the California Academy of Sciences. Offer available for Individual, Individual Plus, Teacher, Community Value, and Senior levels (1 ticket), Family and Family Plus levels (2 tickets), and Associate level (3 tickets). Not valid on Explorer or higher levels. Complimentary tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase of new or renewing membership and have no cash value. Offer is not retroactive and may not be combined with other offers.