The Academy will be open Thanksgiving Day (11/26) from 10 am-3 pm and will be open until 6 pm on 11/27-28.
Membership
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An Academy membership opens up your world—and helps to protect it. Discover how a diverse community of curious science-lovers can help you activate your passion for the planet.
Welcome back, members! Please note that all guests—including members—must reserve timed-entry tickets in advance. Please visit our reopening page to reserve tickets and view important health and safety updates, reservation information, FAQs, and more.
We're deeply grateful for your support over the past seven months—and we can't wait to thank you in person!
Watch as a diver plunges into the deepest living coral reef exhibit in the world. Explore the layers of a rainforest canopy and the creatures that call it home. Investigate the great mysteries of the cosmos in our all-digital planetarium dome. As an Academy member, there's always something new to learn—and all the time in the world to explore. Join us and rediscover the wonders of the natural world under our Living Roof while supporting world-changing science around the globe.
Explore levels & benefits
Membership benefits include free Daytime Admission all year long, exclusive programs and events, and Member Hours every Sunday and Tuesday morning.
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Flexible payment options
With auto-renewal or an Annual Membership Subscription, it's never been easier—or greener—to be an Academy member. Enjoy the convenience of automatic payments and uninterrupted benefits year after year while using less paper and resources.
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Members make a difference
Academy members give as much as they receive: From expanding access to world-class STEM programs to pioneering coral reef conservation, your membership is an investment in the future of the planet.
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Match your gift!
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Help us continue to recover, rebound, and rebuild. Please contribute to the Academy Resilience Fund today.
Contact Us
Have questions or comments about membership? We're here to help.
(800) 794-7576
Join us for a talk with geographer and historian Elizabeth Hennessy on Galápagos tortoises. September 15, 2 pm.
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Join Academy presenter Cassie as she demonstrates how to make your very own lava lamp using household materials.