Introducing Children’s Birthday Parties!

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The Academy is happy to introduce children’s birthday parties!

Birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays and must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Reserve your party today as availability is extremely limited!

Details

  • E-invitations
  • A private, decorated room for 2 hours
  • Dedicated staff to assist
  • Cupcakes, snacks and light refreshments (juice and milk for the kids, coffee and tea for the grownups)
  • Special party pin for the birthday child
  • Party bracelet souvenir for each guest
  • Penguin Adoption for birthday child
  • Academy-themed crafts and activities
  • Birthday Party Tour
  • General Admission to the Academy for the day
  • Priority access to the Rainforest of the Worlds exhibit
  • 10% discount towards any Academy Café or store purchase

Reservations

To schedule an appointment, call (415) 379-8000 or email and a Contact Center Representative will assist you.

Pricing

$75 per child: 10 child minimum, 15 child maximum.

Adults and chaperones are complimentary. Up to 30 people total, adults and children. There must be one adult chaperone for every three children attending.

Optional Party Favor

Don’t let your guests go home empty-handed! Be sure to send them home with our Academy themed party favor (gyroscope or penguin plush) and they’ll never forget the special day. $10 per person.

Additional Information

For those with more than 30 people (adults and children) or have requests that are not included in the children’s Birthday Party package, please contact .

Planning a birthday for adults? Consider our Platinum Tour, NightLife VIP Tour, Wine & Dine Tour, or NightLife Private Lounge, or contact for rental information.

Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be purchased at least 2 weeks in advance and up to 6 months in advance. The number of attendees may be adjusted up to 48 hours in advance.

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