
California Academy of Sciences

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Ticket validity: 1 Day
California Academy of Sciences Highlights
The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Visit and discover fascinating exhibits like the Steinhardt Aquarium, featuring over 40,000 live animals, the four-storey Osher Rainforest, the Kimball Natural History Museum, and the Morrison Planetarium with its unique stardome. In addition to permanent exhibits, you can opt to visit temporary exhibits on a huge variety of revolving subjects.
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From the splashing penguins in African Hall to the wildflowers growing on the roof, the California Academy of Sciences building is bursting with life. A four-storey living rainforest and an awe-inspiring coral reef ecosystem showcase Earth’s biodiversity, while immersive planetarium shows offer a new perspective on the planet we call home.
A Learning Adventure
The California Academy of Sciences combines a variety of learning institutions in one. Visit a planetarium, see underwater life in the aquarium, explore a real-life rainforest, and discover the science behind it all in a natural history museum.
Revolving Exhibitions
The California Academy of Sciences hosts a variety of revolving exhibitions. You can choose to explore a diverse range of topics, from black holes to pterosaurs, gemstones to earthquakes.
Special Events
The Academy hosts a variety of special events, like behind-the-scenes tours, lectures, workshops, themed sleepovers and late night openings. Talk to staff for information about what's on, and to upgrade your ticket.
Location
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
CA 94118
+1 415-379-8000
Opening Hours:
Public hours:
Monday–Saturday: 9:30am – 5:00pm*
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm*
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6:00pm – 10:00pm
*Last daytime entry at 4 pm
Members-only hours:
Tuesday: 8:30am – 9:30am
Sunday: 10:00am –11:00am
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