Enjoy music, creatures, and cocktails and a thought-provoking new theme every Thursday night. NightLife is your ticket to the nocturnal side of the Academy. For adults 21+ with ID.
Please note: there will be no NightLife on July 4th.
Embark on a late-night science adventure: NightLife explores the mechanics of flight in the natural world.
Come dressed to go “Under the Sea” and celebrate World Oceans Day and the wonder of coral reefs.
NightLife partners with SF Design Week to explore the many ways design impacts lives, culture, and science.
NightLife gets under your skin with the opening of our newest exhibit!
Celebrate love, equality, and the rainbow spectrum of self-expression at NightLife's annual LGBTQ Pride party.
Book a NightLife 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, and Academy Food Cart located 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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