Hours & Admission

See below for detailed information on museum, exhibit, and special holiday hours. Last entry is always one hour before closing. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please note: The museum will be closed on Wednesday, December 4 for a private event. We regret any inconvenience.

Public hours
Monday-Saturday: 9:30 am-5 pm
Sunday: 11 am-5 pm
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6-10 pm

Members-only hours
Tuesday: 8:30-9:30 am
Sunday: 10-11 am

Osher Rainforest hours
Monday-Saturday: 10 am-4:45 pm (last entry 4:30 pm)
Sunday: 11 am-4:45 pm (last entry 4:30 pm)
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6-7:45 pm (last entry 7:30 pm)

Morrison Planetarium showtimes
Reservations required; view Daily Calendar for schedule
Please note that planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.

Celebrate the season at the Academy! We'll be open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Christmas Day, and will stay open until 6 p.m. November 29–30 and December 26–30.

November

• Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day): 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Friday, November 29: 9:30 a.m–6 p.m.
• Saturday, November 30: 9:30 a.m–6 p.m.

December

• Wednesday, December 4: Museum closed for private event
• Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Thursday, December 26: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Friday, December 27: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Saturday, December 28: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Sunday, December 29: 11 am - 6 pm
• Monday, December 30: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

The following exhibits, programs, and spaces will be unavailable on the dates indicated. We regret any inconvenience.

• Wander Woods (November 4–22)
• Museum closure for a private event (December 4)

Daytime Admission tickets include access to everything at the Academy, all for one price. Here are a few important things to note about admission:

• Tickets purchased by at least midnight prior to the visit date will always be less expensive than tickets purchased on the day of your visit. On average, guests who purchase at least three days in advance save $3-5 per ticket or more—and the further in advance you buy, the more you are likely to save!
• Children 2 and under and Academy members always visit for free.

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