1 h

VIP

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About this activity

Enjoy exclusive access and see what's beyond the museum with a Behind-the-Scenes tour.

Academy Tour

Spend an hour behind the scenes learning more about the institution’s 160-year history and what it takes to house nearly 46 million specimens. Visit the research collections, not on view to the public, and develop an appreciation for our vast library of life, which includes amazing specimens from our ichthyology (fish), entomology (insects), and ornithology (birds) departments. From stepping out onto our living roof (weather permitting) to examining breathtaking geology specimens in our private vault, the Academy tour is sure to show you more of the museum than you ever knew existed.

Tours include:
• General Admission
• One-hour guided tour
• Behind-the-scenes access
• Express entry into the building
• VIP entrance to Osher Rainforest
• Reserved space in the Planetarium
• 10% discount in Academy dining and shopping venues

Included

One-hour guided tour
Behind-the-scenes access
Reserved space in the Planetarium
10% discount in Academy dining and shopping venues
Entry/Admission - California Academy of Sciences

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Guests must be age 8 or older to participate, and guests between the ages of 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Maximum of 14 people per tour
Morrison Planetarium shows take place throughout the day; you will receive a reserved ticket to the show of your choice
Wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are available at Coat Check on a first-come, first-served basis

Features

Tourism

80% Cultural

70%

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California Academy of Sciences VIP Tour