Groups Visits and Tours at California Academy of Sciences

A scuba diver in the Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit during a daily dive show.

Book in advance and save up to 15%.

It’s official: Groups love visiting the Academy. Day or night—and even overnight—we offer a range of engaging and inspiring tours and programs for groups of 10 or more.

The Academy is open every day of the year. See Hours & Admission for details.

Group Ticket and Tour Prices

Please note: During holiday periods and summer months, peak pricing may apply.

Discounted General Admission Tickets
$33.96 — Adult (retail price $39.95)
$29.71 — Senior (ages 65+ with ID, retail price $34.95)
$29.71 — Youth (ages 12-17, retail price $34.95)
$29.71 — Student (ages 18+ with ID, retail price $34.95)
$25.46 — Child (ages 4-11, retail price $29.95)
FREE — Children 3 and under

Planetarium, NightLife, and Tours
$5.00 — Planetarium Reservation (daytime shows only)
$12.75 — NightLife (ages 21+, retail price $15.00)
$50.15 — NightLife VIP Tour (ages 21+, retail price $59.00)

Group Visit Guidelines

Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more paying guests
All group reservations must be made in advance and require pre-payment
Member benefits do not apply to group entry
The entire group must be fully assembled at the time of entry
Discounted tickets cannot be applied to the purchase of an Academy Membership on the day of your visit
During holiday periods and summer weekends, peak pricing may apply.

Terms & Conditions

Reserved Planetarium Seats

Although seats for every planetarium show are available free to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis, groups are given the option to pre-reserve show tickets for an additional fee of $5 per person. Reservations available for daytime planetarium shows only.

Please note that children 3 and under are not permitted in planetarium shows.

Daily Calendar

Pre-Paid Dining Options

Make lunch easy at the Academy with a prepaid boxed lunch or Academy Gift Card! Gift Cards can be used at the Café and Terrace restaurants and are perfect for trip planners on tight schedules. Boxed lunches are handcrafted at the Café with locally sourced ingredients.

We require a minimum of ten (10) box lunches per order. Please allow at least seven (7) business days for processing.

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Senior Admission Packages

Groups of 10 or more seniors (age 65+) can enjoy an exclusive admission package at the Academy. The package includes a discounted general admission rate with lunch or reserved planetarium seating. Please allow nine (9) business days for processing.

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Planning a Party?

The Academy's interior is breathtaking at night. Whether your event is a spring prom, summer wedding, or holiday party, we suggest booking a date far in advance.

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Birthday parties

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Gift Cards Now Available!

The gift of wonder now fits in your wallet.

https://www.calacademy.org/giftcards

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Academy Sleepovers

Want to do something extra special? Bring your kids to a Penguins+Pajamas Sleepover to curl up alongside our animals! Tickets for event dates through June 2017 are now on sale.