• Woman looks at bobcat specimen on exhibit in California State of Nature at Cal Academy
    Embark on a journey across California's unique biomes at our newest exhibit, California: State of Nature.
  • Guest looks at image of school of fish in BigPicture photography exhibit at Cal Academy
    Find inspiration, hope, beauty, and resilience through the winning images on view in BigPicture.
  • Two butterflies alight on a flower in Osher Rainforest at Cal Academy
    A world of discovery awaits you over the next 13 months.
  • 2 stingrays swim together on exhibit at Steinhart Aquarium at Cal Academy
    Your commitment helps secure a thriving planet for future generations...
  • Toddler smiling in Amazon Rainforest Tunnel as giant arapaima fish swims overhead at Cal Academy
    ...and we couldn't do all we do without generous members like you. Thank you!
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Enjoy 13 months of adventures and perks!

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Get more discovery time—on us. Become a member by October 1 and use your personal promo code to get an extra month free!

You’ll have 13 months to revel in all the fun and adventure that the Academy has to offer. From exclusive previews of new exhibits to unlimited access to our aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum, all housed under one living roof, your membership opens the door to endless exploration and unforgettable memories.

Join us for Members’ Month (October 1–31). You’re invited to experience fascinating scientist talks, Sunday Members’ Brunch, up-close live animal feedings, and much more!

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Best value! Family Plus $379

Family with baby look at African penguins

Family Plus members enjoy full benefits for 2 adults and children 17 and under, 1 named caregiver (optional), and 2 guests per visit.

 

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Family $299

3 kids looking through porthole at stingrays in Reef Lagoon exhibit

Family members enjoy full benefits for 2 adults and children 17 and under per visit.

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Individual Plus $159

Young member couple observing the Giants of Land and Sea exhibition at the Academy

Individual Plus members enjoy full benefits for 1 adult and 1 guest per visit.

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Senior $99

Senior member couple observing Philippine Coral Reef exhibit at the Academy

Senior members enjoy full benefits for 1 senior (65+) and 1 guest per visit.

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See what's new under our Living Roof!

Female guest looks at jackrabbit specimen on exhibit in California State of Nature at Cal Academy

California: State of Nature

Marvel at the awe-inspiring biodiversity of California! Discover unexpected connections between the incredible species, places, and people that make our state so majestic in this new exhibit.

Still image of supernova explosion from Spark: The Universe in Us planetarium show at the Academy

Spark: The Universe in Us

Narrated by Diego Luna, our newest original planetarium film explores how hundreds of millions of celestial events have forged the elements that make up the Solar System, Earth, and us!

Fluorescent corals and anemones on exhibit in Twilight Zone at Cal Academy

Twilight Zone

Explore the ocean's little-known twilight zone in our newly renovated aquarium exhibit! Get a first look at the Member Preview, November 21.

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Membership benefits

All Academy members enjoy the following benefits:

  • Free unlimited Daytime Admission to the museum
  • Special members’ entrance
  • Tuesday Member Hour and the Jerry Hume Sunday Member Hour
  • Early-access exhibition previews
  • Discounts on shopping, dining, tours, lectures, and more
  • Exclusive members-only programs and activities (in-person and online)
  • Special planetarium shows with advance reservations for members only
  • Exclusive opportunities to hear from leading scientists and educators about our mission, initiatives, and expeditions
  • Subscriptions to Member Updates e-newsletter and bioGraphic digital magazine