The Registry · Venues · Golden Gate Park
California Academy of Sciences
2
All-in cost submissions
108
Range: 100 to 115
500
500 seated · 3000 cocktail
$184
Across submissions
+67%
Peak season vs off-peak
$15k
$15k–$25k
Up to $25k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for California Academy of Sciences: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$20,000
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
Day of Week:
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$15k
$25k
May '26
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Jan '27
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25th Pctl
$17,500
Median
$20,000
75th Pctl
$22,500
Mean
$20,000
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2027 | Sun | 115 | $25,000 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Mar 2027 | Sun | 100 | $15,000 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday · Venue + F&B min |
Aug 2027 · Sun$25,000
115 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · Venue only
Mar 2027 · Sun$15,000
100 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · Venue + F&B min
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Venue + F&B minSite fee plus a required food and beverage minimum spend.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Evening Only
The Academy opens to private events only after closing to the public, with weddings beginning as early as 6:30pm.
Approved Caterers
Catering must be handled by a member of the Academy's list of approved, sustainability-focused caterers.
Coordinator Required
A professional wedding coordinator or planner is required to oversee the event.
Parking
The Music Concourse Parking Garage is separately owned and not covered in the venue rental fee.
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