California Academy of Sciences
Venue Details
Amenities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Onsite restaurant
- Other decor
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Loading dock
- Staging area
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Onsite restaurant
- Other decor
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Loading dock
- Staging area
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
African Hall | 4,800 sq. ft. - | 400 | 280 | 400 |
Aquarium | 1 sq. ft. - | 350 | 100 | 350 |
Piazza | 5,900 sq. ft. - | 500 | 350 | 500 |
Main Lobby | 4,100 sq. ft. - | - | - | - |
East Pavilion Exhibit Hall | 10,000 sq. ft. - | 400 | 200 | 400 |
Swamp | 5,000 sq. ft. - | 300 | 200 | 300 |
West Pavilion Exhibit Hall | 10,000 sq. ft. - | 400 | 200 | 400 |
Forum | 4,000 sq. ft. - | 400 | 280 | 400 |
Planetarium | 1,300 sq. ft. - | 70 | 50 | 70 |
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Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
If Rentee/client cancels the event prior to paying the 50% balance, the 50% non-refundable deposit will be held by the Academy. Rentee/client may reschedule an event to take place no later than 6 months beyond original event date. If Rentee/client is unable to reschedule the event, the 50% deposit will be retained by Academy. If rescheduled, the 50% deposit will be applied to rescheduled event. If Rentee/client cancels the event after final 50% balance has been made, the 50% non-refundable deposit will be held by Academy. 50% balance of will be refunded. Rentee/client may reschedule an event to take place no later than 6 months beyond original event date. If Rentee/client is unable to reschedule the event, the 50% deposit will be retained by the Academy. If reschedules, the 50% deposit will be applied to rescheduled event.
Additional details
The California Academy of Sciences is one of the ten largest natural history museums in the world. It is located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The Steinhart Aquarium and the Morrison Planetarium are housed within its walls. The Academy began life in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research, though its main role is now public education. Only Caterers approved by the Academy will be allowed to provide services.
California Academy of Sciences Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the California Academy of Sciences regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
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