Creatures of the night—the Academy has you covered. While we prepare to welcome you back to NightLife (in person) later this spring, you can join our free virtual NightSchool programs on Thursday evenings! Drop in for these informal online "classes" that bring an eclectic mix of science and culture to you. Streaming live Thursdays at 7 pm PT (and available as recordings afterwards) on the Academy’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
The Academy is reopening to the public on March 17! Explore our reopening page to reserve tickets, view health and safety information, and browse an extensive FAQ.
Learn how visual artists have helped further our understanding of the unseeable, from the 1500s to today.
Get inspired by people and organizations changing both the health of the environment and their communities.
Explore the field of geology and a few of the ways the ground beneath our feet affects our lives—and vice versa.
Meet tiny thermophiles and other living organisms that have adapted—and thrive—in extreme environments.
Join this group of donors in their 20s and 30s and enjoy a NightLife season pass and Party After Dark ticket!
Brighten up your evening with a private reception, 2 free drinks, light bites, discounts, and an Academy tour.
Get to know our new livestream series, Breakfast Club and NightSchool, with a list of 10 viewer favorites from 2020.
Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive NightLife event details and updates.
The Academy is now open to the public. All guests, including members, must reserve timed-entry tickets in advance.
As always, your safety is our top priority, and enhanced health and safety measures are in effect:
Click the link below to view important safety information and reserve tickets. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. In accordance with local and state public health guidelines, the Academy is closed to the public until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
