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  • The Academy is thrilled to announce that we'll be reopening to members and donors on October 13 and the public on October 23. Please visit our reopening page for important health and safety updates, ticketing information, and FAQs. We can't wait to see you!
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Ready, set, reopen!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Academy will be open to members and donors only from October 13-22, with a full public reopening on October 23.

We’ve implemented some new health and safety measures for your protection:

  • Advance reservations are now required for all guests, including members.
  • Masks are required for all guests ages 3 and up.
  • Some exhibits, including the planetarium, remain temporarily closed.

Click the link below to learn more and view complete safety information. We can’t wait to see you soon!

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