Get Involved
Join a growing community of individuals committed to the Academy and to preserving the natural world.
Become an Academy Member
Your membership contribution helps support our groundbreaking scientific research, educational outreach programs, and the many interactive exhibits you see at the Academy. The Academy has membership levels for every individual or family and by becoming a member the Academy is yours to explore as often as you like.
All members enjoy a full year of benefits, including:
- Free unlimited daily admission
- Members-only hours: Sun. 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Tues. 8:30 am – 9:30 am
- Members-only entrance
- Personalized member card
- Planetarium shows and passes for members only
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibit previews
- Members-only Penguin Feedings and Family Nature Crafts
- Free admission to Pritzker Members’ Lectures
- 10% savings on dining at Academy Cafe and the Moss Room
- 10–25% savings on shopping, special lectures, Behind-the-Scenes Tour and NightLife
- Subscription to Academy Member eNews
Become a Donor
Join our highest level of donors and enjoy special privileges that bring you closer to the Academy. By joining the Friends of the Academy, you have the opportunity to inspire explorers of all ages, get closer to the scientists and their discoveries, and become a leader in a community of lifelong learners. The deeper your engagement, the closer you get – and the bigger your impact.
Donors enjoy all benefits of Academy membership plus:
- Free admission for two primary cardholders, up to two adult guests per card, and your children or grandchildren (17 years of age and younger) for one year
- Priority entrance to the museum, rainforest, planetarium and select special exhibits
- Complimentary admission to NightLife every Thursday evening
- Four daily admission passes and four Nightlife passes to share
- Two Friends Behind-the-Scenes tour passes
- Invitations to year-round special events and receptions exclusive to Friends of the Academy
- A complimentary glass of champagne when dining at the Moss Room restaurant
- Complimentary coat check with each visit
- Dedicated concierge telephone line
- Recognition in the Academy’s Annual Report
- Subscription to the monthly Donor e-Newsletter
By supporting our Annual Fund by making a tax-deductible contribution, you contribute to the future of the Academy and help to inspire the next generation to preserve and protect our planet.
Friends of the Academy Terms and Conditions
Become a Volunteer or Intern
Inspire school children, pin insects, classify specimens, or dive into the aquarium! There are numerous opportunities for qualified volunteers at this beloved San Francisco institution. (For ages 18 and older.) Learn more
Internships are available to both high school students and college undergraduates. Participants gain valuable hands-on science experience, ranging from hands-on collections-based research to biological illustration. Learn more
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Your contribution enables us to sustain core programs, care for animals, maintain facilities, and open our doors to the more than 3.8 million visitors who have experienced the Academy since September 2008.
Gift Memberships |
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Give the gift of the Academy to your friends, family, and loved ones. To purchase a gift membership, call (800) 794-7576 or click on the button below.
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The Academy is a proud recipient of a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Click here to review the Academy’s rating.
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Donor Bill of Rights |
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The Academy adheres to the national Donor Bill of Rights, promulgated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
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