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Achievement unlocked. You’ve reached a new level! Gear up for some fierce competition and flex your skills on classic arcade games, try your luck on vintage pinball machines, shop local merch, and more.
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Local Motion Arcade in the Piazza
Local Motion Arcade
Piazza
6 - 10 PM
No tokens are needed for a night of fun and games at the Academy. Play arcade classics like Soul Caliber II and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game in the Local Motion® Arcade and test your luck to win a Claude plushie in our “Claw-de” machine.
Pacific Pinball Museum in the Piazza
Pacific Pinball Museum
Piazza
6 - 10 PM
Who’s in need of a throwback? Our friends from the Pacific Pinball Museum are bringing in some vintage machines for a night of unlimited play.
Game Parlour in Curiosity Grove
Game Parlour
Curiosity Grove
6 - 9:30 PM
Shout out to board game lovers—we know gaming goes beyond the digital realm. Game Parlour will be on hand with a variety of classic board games to enjoy.
OK Marketplace in Swamp
OK Marketplace
Swamp
6 - 10 PM
Swoon over kawaii merch and shop till you drop with vendors curated by local favorite OK Marketplace.
Gotta Catch Em All.....
Gotta Catch Em All
Piazza
6 - 10 PM
One final easter egg: The Pokéball Hunt is back. Search the museum for hidden pokéballs and ye shall be rewarded. Happy hunting!
A few dont-miss NightLife details...
- NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
- Last entry into Osher Rainforest is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
- Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.
- Morrison Planetarium passes are available online in advance for $5 each while supplies last. Showtimes are 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm. A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.
- While not required, we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, please visit another time. View our health and safety page.
- Still have Qs? Click here for As.
Planetarium Shows
8:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.
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Upcoming events
October 17th at 6:00 pm
NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
October 24th at 6:00 pm
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.
October 31st at 6:00 pm
Serve up your spookiest looks at NightLife's annual Halloween ex-drag-aganza. Featuring performances by Oaklash.
November 7th at 6:00 pm
Las puertas del más allá están abiertas. Join us in honoring departed souls in celebration of Día de los Muertos
November 14th at 6:00 pm
Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy and see what makes the museum at night different.
November 21st at 6:00 pm
Access should not be contingent upon body size. Celebrate fat liberation & community with us at NightLife.