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Calling all creatures of the night: reserve your NightLife tickets in advance and see what’s revealed once the sun goes down. Reconnect with favorite faces (we’re looking at you, Claude!) while exploring new and familiar spaces. With nearly 40,000 live animals, two new exhibits, the iconic Shake House and four-story Rainforest, and outdoor dining beneath the stars the night is sure to be wild. For adults 21+.
Can’t attend in person? NightSchool is still in session! Join us virtually via YouTube or Facebook for an eclectic mix of science and culture. Streaming live monthly (and available as recordings afterwards) on the Academy’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
View upcoming ticketed NightLife events and free virtual NightSchool events below.
Ticketed museum events
September 29th at 6:00 pm
Good evening, San Francisco! Welcome to the inaugural ToNightLife Show, starring our newest exhibit, BigPicture.
October 6th at 6:00 pm
Bird is the word! Flock over to NightLife for beers and birds in honor of this Oktoberfest tradition.
October 13th at 6:00 pm
Touch, smell, hear, taste, and feel your way through the museum for a night that just makes sense.
October 20th at 6:00 pm
Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy and see what makes the museum at night different. For adults 21+.
October 27th at 6:00 pm
We’re dying to have you back at our annual Halloween bash for a spine-tingling night dead-icated to science!
Free virtual events
October 6th at 7:00 pm
What live everywhere there’s water, are invisible to the naked eye, and are essential to life on Earth? Diatoms!
Live a little at NightLife! Enjoy two free drinks, a tour, and VIP access, plus a snack and sweet discounts.
Join this group of donors in their 20s and 30s and enjoy a NightLife season pass and Party After Dark ticket!
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