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Every Thursday, visitors age 21 and over will be able to experience the museum at night
SAN FRANCISCO (January 28, 2009) – Every Thursday night, beginning on February 12, the Academy will
transform into a lively venue filled with provocative science, music, mingling, and cocktails, as visitors get a
chance to explore the museum at night. NightLife events run from 6-10pm, and are open to adults ages 21
and up.
Entertainment and a bar stocked with food and drinks available for purchase will be set up in a given area of
the museum each week. The location of the bar and entertainment will rotate on a regular basis, placing the
pulse of the party in different locations throughout the year. Visitors will be able to explore the rest of the
Academy's exhibits as well – from the fish, snakes and other creatures in the aquarium, to the dioramas and
live penguins in African Hall.
Engaging science programming and activities at each event will introduce visitors to cutting edge research in
an informal, social environment. The focus of that content will rotate quarterly– the themes in 2009 are
Evolution, Sustainability, Climate Change & Space, and Explorers. Activities will vary week to week and
include informal talks by scientists, stargazing, screenings, opportunities to meet aquarium animals, and
more. Event-specific details are available at www.calacademy.org/nightlife.