Jurassic NightLife

Music by DJ Saurus (The Prehistoric B-Boy)
Live performance by Awesöme Orchestra

Join us for a party of Jurassic proportions guaranteed to bring out the dinosaur-loving kid in everyone: We’re going back in time to celebrate the opening of Dino Days—and the most popular dinosaur movie of all time.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Dino Nights
East Garden
6p - 10p
Head outside for an encounter with life-size dinosaurs that ruled the Earth millions of years ago while the Awesöme Orchestra provides a soundtrack to your night with performances from your favorite Dinosaur movies.

• 6:30 -7:00 - “Fossils” from Carnival of the Animals
• 7:15 - 8:15 - “The Great Migration” from The Land Before Time
• 8:30 - 9:30 - Highlights from Jurassic Park

Clever Girl
Children's Gallery
6:30p & 7:30p

• Get up close and grab a selfie with a dinosaur on the loose from the Academy's Public Programs department.

Distant Past
Swamp
6p - 10p

• Check out dinosaur fossils, teeth, and claws from the UC Museum of Paleontology and pick up some awesome Jurassic-themed art from Little Russ Thompson Crafts and SF-based illustrator Emma Munger.

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NIGHTLIFE TIPS

• Last entry for the Rainforest dome is at 7:45 pm. Please note: drinks are not allowed inside the Rainforest exhibit.
• Thirsty? Each bar area features a unique seasonal craft cocktail—there are multiple bars throughout the museum.
• Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will be available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

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PLANETARIUM PASSES

• Planetarium passes are required for the 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm shows. 
• Passes are $3 each and may be purchased online or at the ticket window.
• Since shows do sell out, we recommend buying in advance.
• The 6:30 pm live show is free. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Planetarium shows start on time! Please arrive 15 minutes before your ticketed showtime for dome entry. Late seating is not permitted. 

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FOOD & DRINK

• A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6:00-9:30 pm, including The Academy Cafe and The Academy Cafe Food Cart located in the front lobby.
• Enjoy a different fresh seasonal "craft on draft" cocktail at each NightLife bar area designed by our resident mixologist Shane McKnight!

All bars accept cash and credit cards.