Your school, foundation, or organization can request up to four free general admission tickets per year for fundraising.

To request admission to the Academy for your fundraising event, please complete the application below. In an effort to be more sustainable, donation requests can only be submitted online. If approved, the tickets will be emailed to the address provided on the application. We appreciate your support of our mission.
We regret that applications submitted with less than 4 weeks’ notice may be declined. For more information please contact us at (415) 379-8000.
Donation Request Application
Please Note: The maximum donation available to each organization is 4 general admission tickets per year. Specialty Tours, Special Events, and Memberships are not available as part of our donation program. If approved, please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your tickets.
Hours |
Monday - Saturday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased up to an hour before closing.
The Academy is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Please Note |
Demand can exceed capacity for many of our exhibits and attractions. We cannot guarantee admittance to every attraction during your visit.