Imagine hors d’oeuvres inside Steinhart Aquarium, an underwater wonderland with a living coral reef. Picture a luxurious five-course dinner amidst the dioramas of African Hall, cocktails by the alligators in the Swamp, or a product launch in Morrison Planetarium.

With 12 stunning settings to choose from, the Academy can produce anything from an intimate wedding party to an extravaganza for 3,000 guests. And it all comes with behind-the-scenes expertise that ensures the highest standards of excellence.

The Academy has singled out the Bay Area’s top catering professionals.  Each company meets our careful standards for taste, variety, presentation, and sustainability.  Sourcing locally whenever possible, emphasizing organic and sustainable foods- Academy-preferred caterers are committed to bringing your guests the delicious bounty of the Bay Area.

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Bring your guests to a place where the entertainment flies in on real wings, the decorative plants are four-stories tall, and the hosts were born wearing tuxedos. Treat your guests to one of the Academy’s awe-inspiring and visually moving Planetarium shows, or make use of our cutting edge Planetarium and state-of-the art digital projection system and customize your own!  Additional premium services include hawk-handlers and snake wranglers, feeding time at the shark tank, deep-sea divers revealing secrets of the coral reef, and a “vault” of rarely seen treasures.