Birthday Parties

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Complete this form and a Specialty Tours team member will follow up to get your party started.

Party Request Form

Inspire your pint-sized scientist with an unforgettable birthday bash at the Academy!

Designed for children ages 2-10, your party will feature an action-packed array of events and activities at one of the most enchanting—and educational—settings in the Bay Area.

Each party package includes:

Admission for up to 16 guests; up to 30 guests welcome for an additional fee
2 hour party room rental, including setup and cleanup
Express entry into the earthquake simulator and Osher Rainforest exhibit
Reserved seating in the Planetarium (minimum age of 5)
A special gift for the birthday boy or girl and party favors for all kids

Select from one of four party packages below:

Snake (Ages 6+)

You bring your little animals—and we'll bring ours! Mingle with a guest of the non-human variety in this party package, which includes:

Staff-guided animal encounter
Dedicated party coordinator
Scavenger hunt
Cupcakes

$729 members; $799 non-members

Request a Snake party

Butterfly (Ages 6+)

In addition to a menagerie of memories, party guests will return home with a handcrafted keepsake. This package includes:

Staff-guided craft activity
Dedicated party coordinator
Scavenger hunt
Cupcakes

$729 members; $799 non-members

Request a Butterfly party

Penguin (Ages 6+)

Young explorers will embark on an exciting safari inside the museum to find and identify a variety of animal species. Thispackage includes:

Scavenger hunt
Dedicated party coordinator
Cupcakes

$629 members; $699 non-members

Request a Penguin party

Clownfish (Ages 5 & under)

This small-fry-friendly party will engage your youngest guests with a captivating, science-themed storytime. This package includes:

Storytime
Dedicated party coordinator
Cupcakes

$629 members; $699 non-members

Request a Clownfish party

The Fine Print

We require a 1:5 adult-to-child guest ratio.

A $200 non-refundable deposit is required at time of reservation and the balance is due 30 days prior to your event date. No refunds given for cancellations within 30 days of event.

Party can be rescheduled once without penalty, no later than 60 days prior to the event date. All other reschedulings will be treated as a cancellation of the original date and another deposit must be paid to hold a new date.

For more information, view the Birthday Party Handbook.

Questions? Email or call us anytime: specialtytours@calacademy.org or (415) 379-5854.