Enjoy music, creatures, and cocktails as you set out with friends on a journey to the stars and the depths of the sea. Featuring a new theme each week, after-hours access to all exhibits, and special programming, NightLife is your ticket to the nocturnal side of the Academy.
*Guarantee your seat under the stars! Reserve a Planetarium Pass to select your showtime in advance. Optional, but recommended. $3 per pass. Available online only.
Ogle our annual nature photography exhibit before it opens—and then meet some of the winning photographers IRL.
For those who can’t stand the heat, NightLife brings the desert to you with a focus on these wide open spaces.
NightLife LIVE 2018 music series—performances by Elohim + Caleborate, Presented by Outside Lands Music Festival.
Join us and a few of our furry friends for a night all about Animal behavior.
Science, technology, + innovation collide when NightLife partners with Seeker to explore the future of humanity.
The Academy transforms into an oasis of live music and art one Thursday per month from July to October.
Join our VIP Tour for an entirely different NightLife experience. Cocktails are, of course, included.
Join the newest membership group for people in their 20s and 30s. Hive members enjoy a NightLife Season Pass.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind space to throw a party? Book the NightLife Private Lounge.
Have a group of 10 or more? Check out our group rates.
A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6-9:30 pm, including the Academy Café, The Terrace (located in the West Garden), and convenient food cart in the front lobby.
Enjoy a new seasonal "craft on draft" cocktail at each NightLife bar, designed by resident mixologist Shane McKnight. Plus, enjoy a weekly menu of beer, wine, and spirits.
Interested in a NightLife season pass? Join the Hive—the Academy's exclusive membership for ages 21–40. Perks include a ticket to Party After Dark, and more!
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