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Please note: Morrison Planetarium will be closed for maintenance Feb. 24â26.
NightLife: Intersections
Buy ahead to skip the line. 21+.
March 27 at 6:00 pm
Join us for our second annual celebration of global connection through music, fashion, and dance in the Bay Area.
Check out the recap of last year's events here!
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NightLife rules, regs, and reminders
NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
Last entry into Osher Rainforest is 7:30 pm â our animals need their sleep.
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.
Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.
Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.
Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If youâre 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.
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Planetarium Shows
Representation of the Thunderbird and Gila Monster by Melvin Bainbridge, via the One Sky Project.
6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm
One Sky is five short films exploring cultural and indigenous astronomy perspectives.
Upcoming events
February 20th at 6:00 pm
Weâre back with another collab with SF staple Noise Pop Music and Arts Festival featuring a DJ set by DÄM-FunK.
February 27th at 6:00 pm
Dive into a night of glowing lights and unexpected wonders â where science inspires music and nightlife magic.
March 6th at 6:00 pm
Hold on to your butts! Weâre celebrating the opening of our new exhibit, Dino Days, with a colossal party.
March 13th at 6:00 pm
Let your inner child loose alongside 60,000 live animals and explore the Academy at night.
March 20th at 6:00 pm
Mysteries of the deep meet cocktails of the night. Plunge into the deep sea at our new exhibit, Unseen Oceans.
March 27th at 6:00 pm
Join us for our second annual celebration of global connection through music, fashion and dance in the Bay Area.