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An Academy membership opens up your world—and helps to protect it. Discover how a diverse community of curious science-lovers can help you activate your passion for the planet.
As a member, there's always something new to explore. Join us and rediscover the wonders of the natural world—all under one living roof.
Watch as a diver plunges into the deepest living coral reef exhibit in the world. Explore the layers of a rainforest canopy and the creatures that call it home. Investigate the great mysteries of the cosmos—or the complexities and fragility of our coral reefs—in our suite of planetarium shows.
Learn about what your membership supports.
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Spread the Science Love!
Give the gift of year-round wonder to friends and family with a gift membership to the Academy.
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Special Offer 2/1-5/5/19
Special Offer!
Join or renew by May 5, 2019, and receive free general admission tickets with promo code TICKET19 See offer details below.*
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Special Offer 2/1-5/5/19 details
*Join or renew by May 5, 2019, and receive up to three complimentary general admission tickets to the California Academy of Sciences. Offer available for Individual, Individual Plus, Teacher, Community Value, and Senior levels (1 ticket), Family and Family Plus levels (2 tickets), and Associate level (3 tickets). Not valid on Explorer or higher levels. 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.
Explore the constellations of the winter season in this live planetarium show.
Spark creativity with nature-inspired crafts for the whole family.
Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist.
Become a scientist for a day by checking out a field science backpack full of tools and activities.
Did you know that over 38,000 animals call the Academy home? Join us to meet the mystery animal of the day.