Support the Academy

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The Academy is a living institution, growing, evolving, and thriving thanks to the people who support us. Join a diverse community of individuals, companies, and foundations committed to supporting the Academy’s mission by volunteering time, donating valuable resources, and contributing brain power.
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Members watching Gouldian finches in the Color of Life exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences

Membership

Support Academy science while stoking your sense of wonder all year long. Become an Academy member and enjoy unlimited museum admission, mind-expanding programs and events, discounts on tickets, shopping, and dining, and much more.

Spring special! Become an Academy member or renew your membership by March 31, 2020, and receive free Daytime Admission tickets to share with friends and family. Use promo code SPRING2020.

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African penguin chick Stanlee sits on the knee of Academy biologist Amy Walters

Ways to Give

To advance visionary science, you need visionary humans. Explore the myriad ways you can align your environmental values with your philanthropic decisions, from becoming a Friend of the Academy to including us in your estate plan.

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Volunteer

Engage with a community of science-lovers while picking up new skills and knowledge. From helping visitors explore and understand our exhibits to diving in our aquarium tanks, there's an exciting volunteer opportunity to match nearly every interest.

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Contact Us

Have questions about how to get involved with the Academy? We'd love to hear from you!

info@calacademy.org
415-379-8000

Give Now

Be part of the Academy’s mission. Choose your level of giving, or make a one-time donation.