SuperNatural

Join us for a fright at the museum at our annual Halloween event!

On Friday, October 28, embrace your eerie side and haunt the Academy's halls in costume for a family-friendly, scientifically spirited extravaganza.

Werewolf, Vampire, and Mummy Party: Doors at 5 pm
General admission: 6:30-9 pm

Please bookmark this page—general admission tickets go on sale August 1!

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Eek-vents and activities

Family dressed up as Wizard of Oz characters at SuperNatural event at the Academy

Shake your bones at a silent disco in Steinhart Aquarium. Satisfy your sweet tooth at trick-or-treat stations. Marvel at mystical magic shows. See what slithers and scuttles at live animal demonstrations. Meet mad scientists and ogle at unusual specimens. Create crafts to "DIY" for. Transform into living (or undead) art with face painting. Immortalize your spirit at a photo booth. And last but not least: Teens can rest in peace at an exclusive teen lounge with arcade games, snacks, and more.

Event Co-Chairs: Brynn Bailey, Felicia Chiu, Caitlin Fisher

Werewolf, Vampire, and Mummy packages (5 pm entry)

Bringing a bunch of souls? Buying a package might be your best bat. Click below to explore our VIP levels.

Werewolf Family Package ($3,000)

Access to exclusive VIP Lounge all night with extra activities and surprises
Early admission at 5 pm for 6 adults and 6 children
Gourmet dinner stations available all evening with open bar
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Academy for the whole family
Complimentary one-year Academy Family Plus membership ($329 value!)
Werewolf recognition on invitation

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Vampire Family Package ($1,500)

Access to exclusive VIP Lounge all night with extra activities and surprises
Early admission at 5 pm for 4 adults and 4 children
Gourmet dinner stations available all evening with open bar
Vampire recognition on invitation

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Mummy Family Package ($750)

Early admission at 5 pm for 2 adults and 4 children
Gourmet dinner stations until 6:30 pm with open bar
Mummy recognition on invitation

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Individual Mummy tickets (adult $150, child $125)

Early admission at 5 pm and dinner until 6:30 pm with open bar

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Sponsor a SuperNatural family ($300)

Provides 5 general admission tickets to SuperNatural 2022 for a family that would otherwise be unable to attend!

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General admission tickets (6:30 pm entry)

Adult: $60/$55 members
Youth (3-17 years old): $45/$40 members
Kids 2 and under: Free

Please bookmark this page—general admission tickets go on sale August 1!

More gory details

Click below for health and safety requirements, tax deductibility information, and important event policies...if you dare.

Tax information

Your payment for SuperNatural 2022 tickets is a tax-deductible contribution, except for $50 of each Werewolf/Vampire/Mummy ticket and $25 of each general admission ticket utilized. In the unlikely event that SuperNatural 2022 does not occur, your generous support will be considered an unrestricted contribution to the California Academy of Sciences.

Note on donor-advised fund (DAF) gifts: Please consult with your tax advisor about directing a donation to the Academy from a donor-advised fund when you may receive something of more than incidental value in return, such as event benefits or museum membership.

Age and costume policy

ALL adult ticket purchasers must be accompanied by a child.
Children's tickets must be purchased for guests between 3-17 years old.
Children age 2 and under are free.

Event attendees are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, please keep these guidelines in mind:

Costumes should be child-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, or violent in nature.
Costumes should not contain sharp or pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike guests or exhibits.
Costumes should not contain any elements which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
The California Academy of Sciences reserves the right to turn away any guest with a costume that we deem offensive or unsafe.

Health and safety

The health and safety of our staff and guests is always our top priority. At this time, all SuperNatural guests ages 12+ will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative test from within 48 hours of the event, with booster shots and indoor masking strongly encouraged.

Please note that our health and safety policies are subject to change. For the latest information and for vaccination and testing resources, please visit our Health & Safety page.