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To explore, explain, and sustain life, the Academy depends on contributions from members, donors, and volunteers to operate our world-class museum, create transformative educational experiences, and advance innovative science. See how you can get involved today.
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Academy Resilience Fund

While the Academy is temporarily closed, we continue to rely heavily on donor support. Help us come back stronger with new initiatives, new exhibits, and new educational resources by making a generous gift today.

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Membership

Support Academy science while cultivating your curiosity all year long with unlimited museum admission, exclusive programming, discounted tickets, shopping, dining, and more. Memberships start at $99.

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Join a Donor Circle

Our donors make it possible for the Academy to shine as a science leader in California and around the world. Be a partner in our mission and help advance our major initiatives with a gift of $1,500 or more.

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Gift & Estate Planning

By naming the Academy as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement funds, or other assets today, your legacy will provide for the people and places you value most in the future.

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Corporate Engagement

Inspire your employees with unlimited Academy admission, private tours, and more, while aligning your business with cutting-edge research, education, and sustainability initiatives.

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Foundation Partnerships

The Academy is proud to work with a diverse group of local and national foundations, grantmaking organizations, and government partners in providing vital support for our programs.

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The Hive

Bright minds and big ideas come together in The Hive, the Academy’s donor community for philanthropists in their 20s and 30s. Memberships start at $350.

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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 Development
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Contact Volunteer Services
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Help us come back stronger. Please contribute to the Academy Resilience Fund today.

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California Academy of Sciences

Year-End Resilience Drive

All Gifts Matched 5x!

This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched 5x, up to $200,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.

Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.

Match my gift

California Academy of Sciences

Year-End Resilience Drive

All Gifts Matched!

This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched, up to $100,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.

Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.

Match my gift

California Academy of Sciences
Giving Tuesday

Our doors are closed...

...but our penguins are still counting on you. Make a matched Giving Tuesday gift to support the care and conservation of the Academy’s animal residents.

All gifts up to $50,000 will be doubled to make twice the impact for our penguin colony — but only until midnight on December 1.

Match My Gift

Learn more about our closure.

Welcome back!

The Academy is open to the public. All guests must reserve tickets in advance.

Please do your part to keep our community safe. Failure to follow any health and safety rules, posted signage, or staff instructions may result in your removal from the museum:

  • Masks must be worn properly by all guests ages 3+ at all times.
  • 6' of physical distancing is required.
  • Some exhibits, including the planetarium, remain temporarily closed.
  • Reservations are required for the rainforest and Shake House.

Click the link below to view complete safety information and reserve timed-entry tickets. We hope to see you soon!

Ready, Set, Science!

The Academy is temporarily closed.

The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. As of November 29, the Academy is closed to the public until further notice in accordance with local and state public health guidelines. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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