An Academy membership makes it easy to visit the museum you love, all year long. Whether you join to enjoy the perks or to contribute to our mission—or both!—we're excited to help you make the most of your membership.
Ready to join? Click the "Purchase" button next to the membership level of your choice and then log in or create an account to complete your transaction.
Questions? Email info@calacademy.org or call 415-379-8000 between 8 am–5 pm daily.
| Membership Level |
Adults Included | Guests Included | Children Included (17 & Under) |
Caregiver Card (Optional) | Unlimited Daily Admission | Weekly Member Hours | Discounts on Shopping & Dining | Invitation to Exclusive Event |
Unlimited NightLife Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual$109
|
1 | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Individual Plus$159
|
1 | 1 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Family$269
|
2 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Family Plus$329
|
2 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Community Value$169
|
2 | — | ✓ | — | Free entry 220+ days a year** | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Senior (65+)$99
|
1 | 1 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Hive (21-40) Single$350
|
1 | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Hive (21-40) Double$475
|
2 | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Associate$750
|
2 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Explorer$1,000 — $2,499
|
2 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Curator$2,500 — $4,999
|
2 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Scientist$5,000 — $9,999
|
2 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Collector$10,000 — $24,999
|
2 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
All memberships under $350 are fully tax deductible; see Membership Benefits page for tax deductibility details.
- With Annual Membership Subscription.
- See Community Value page for details.