Gift Memberships

Thank you for sharing the wonder of the Academy and supporting our mission to explore, explain, and sustain life.

Gift Memberships

Give or renew a gift membership and your gift recipient will enjoy the following member benefits:

All memberships include these benefits:

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 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

Please choose the type of Gift Membership you would like to purchase

Personalized Gift Membership
I know who I am buying the gift for and would like the membership package to be sent to them personally. Plus, give a personalized gift membership during Member Appreciation Month and receive up to three complimentary general admission tickets.*
Purchase personalized gift membership

Membership Gift Card
I don't know who I am buying the gift for and would like a voucher that is redeemable for a membership at the Academy.
Purchase redeemable gift card

*Purchase or renew your Academy membership by October 31, 2013 and receive up to three complimentary general admission tickets to the California Academy of Sciences. Offer available for Individual and Senior levels (1 ticket), Family and Family Plus levels (2 tickets), and Associate level (3 tickets). Complimentary tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase of new or renewing membership and have no cash value. Offer is not retroactive and may not be combined with other offers.

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California Academy of Sciences
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San Francisco, CA 94118

Members-only Hours

Sundays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesdays: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Share the Academy experience with friends and family. You are welcome to bring your guest(s) and purchase additional tickets as necessary during members-only hours.

Frequently Asked

Question: Can I buy a gift membership?

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Question: Can I apply ticket purchases toward a conversion to a Membership plan?

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Question: Is the members–only line always available?

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Question: Do I need to present my membership card for my free admission?

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Question: Does the Academy offer reciprocal members’ admission at other institutions or participate in the Association of Science-Technology Centers Passport Program?

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Question: What happens if I lose my Membership card?

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Question: Does the Academy participate in a matching gift program?

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