Dining & Shopping
For visitors looking for an exhibit break, the Academy offers a variety of dining and shopping options.
Both of the dining options, the Academy Café and the Moss Room, are brought to you by renowned chefs-in-residence, Charles Phan (Slanted Door) and Loretta Keller (COCO500).
Academy Café
 | The Academy Café offers a multicultural menu designed to appeal to appetites of all ages. Signature highlights include spring rolls, paninis, tacos and fresh pastries. A satellite food station in the Piazza also sells a variety of sandwiches, hot dogs, steamed buns and gumbo. Hours On Thursdays we reopen from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm for NightLife. Academy Café Fact Sheet » [45KB PDF] For current menus, please click here. |
Moss Room
 | For fine dining, the Moss Room features a Modern California menu, and includes organic, seasonal and local ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner. Hours Lunch and dinner reservations can be through our reservation line at (415) 876-6121, online at www.themossroom.com, or at www.opentable.com. For an exclusive experience at the Academy after it’s closed, away from the daytime crowds, including a tour and dinner, take the Academy’s new After-Hours Wine and Dine Tour. Academy members and their guests now receive 15% off on all food and beverages during dinner in The Moss Room. Please mention you are an Academy member when making a reservation and present your membership card to your server. Currently, parking validation is available for dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Moss Room Fact Sheet » [47KB PDF] For current menus, please click here. |
Academy Store
 | With over 2000 items for sale, visitors can shop a wide selection of Earth-friendly gifts and merchandise. Items include Academy clothing, fiction and non-fiction books, children's toys and DVDs. Members receive a 10% discount. The Academy Store is located on the main level near the Academy entrance. There's also a satellite location, called the Swamp Store, on the aquarium's mezzanine level. Both locations are open during normal visiting hours. Contact the Academy store at (415) 933-6159. |
Lab Jr.
 | Lab Jr. specializes in engaging children in science, exploration and learning. Located on the main level adjacent to the planetarium, the store features both high-tech and hands-on merchandise. It also features plush toys of the Academy's most famous residents, including Claude the albino alligator and the Academy penguins. Lab Jr. is open during normal visiting hours. Members receive a 10% discount. |
Online Store |
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Our online store can be accessed here »
Museum Hours |
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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.
Contact |
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For reservations or information for the Moss Room call (415) 876-6121.
To contact the Academy Store call (415) 933-6159.
Memberships |
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Become an Academy member and enjoy unlimited admission, discounts and other benefits. Learn more »
