California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket
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Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring nearly 60,000 live animals, special programming, and outdoor bars, embrace the unexpected on Thursday nights with your choice of two tour options:
Standard NightLife: Experience the event at your own pace with entry to the museum after hours, featuring a new theme each week with live DJs and access to nocturnal exhibit displays.
NightLife Plus: Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with two free drinks and light bites surrounded by dazzling geology specimens. Take advantage of an expert-led behind-the-scenes tour, receive expedited entry to some of the Academy's most popular exhibits, treat yourself with discounts on dining and shopping, and sit back and relax in a planetarium show.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 4 hours
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Guided experience
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Key facts
What's included
Included
- Nightlife music and entertainment - program changes weekly
- NightLife Plus: 2 Cocktails, Light Hors d'oeuvres, Planetarium Show (If option is selected)
- All exhibits and shows (subject to availability)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available for purchase, cash bars)
- Planetarium show tickets (additional $7) - unless NightLife Plus is selected))
- NightLife Plus Ticket (If option is not selected)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Enjoy after-hours entry to the California Academy of Sciences at NightLife, every Thursdays from 6-10 pm. This weekly event for guests aged 21+ features all of the Academy’s exhibits, music, cocktails, and a weekly scientific theme!
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Stop 2
Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. With a state-of-the art projector, visitors have an unparalleled view of the universe. NOTE: Passes to planetarium shows are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Stop 3
California Academy of Sciences is located in Golden Gate Park
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $26.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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