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Explore the nocturnal side of the California Academy of Sciences, the only place on Earth with an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum. Experience these exhibits and more during Thursday’s festive 21+ only NightLife event, and sip on wine, beer, or a unique specialty cocktail available for purchase at bars throughout the museum.
Get the party started with cool science and new unique themes every month. With live DJs, bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.
Meet the newest African penguin chicks, Pogo and Ozzie, and the rest of the colony of playful penguins in African Hall. Catch the latest immersive show in the 75-foot planetarium, taking you on a spectacular journey to the far reaches of the universe, featuring different themes at varying times throughout the night. Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest teeming with life—from free-flying birds to exotic reptiles, amphibians, and more.
Add a little extra in the checkout to make the most of your visit
The NightLife Plus offers an enhanced evening out: Two free cocktails and snacks, a reservations for a planetarium show, private bar and exhibit, skip-the-line access to Osher Rainforest, an exclusive short guided tour of the Academy's research collections, 10% off at the Café and retail shops, and a digital scavenger hunt in the Academy's exhibits.
Getting There
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
Friday | Closed |