California Academy of Sciences

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Come curious, leave connected! Explore an Aquarium, Rainforest, Planetarium, and Natural History Museum all in one day at the California Academy of Sciences. Meet Claude the Albino Alligator, hang out with the African Penguin colony, and the 38,000 other live animals.

Designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano, located in the center of beautiful Golden Gate Park, the Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe.

Explore the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket— just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

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California Academy of Sciences

Come curious, leave connected! Explore an Aquarium, Rainforest, Planetarium, and Natural History Museum all in one day at the California Academy of Sciences. Meet Claude the Albino Alligator, hang out with the African Penguin colony, and the 38,000 other live animals.

Designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano, located in the center of beautiful Golden Gate Park, the Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe.

Explore the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket— just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

Normally

$23.00

Tickets / Purchase Options

2 Options — Normally $23.00

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

Come curious, leave connected! Explore an Aquarium, Rainforest, Planetarium, and Natural History Museum all in one day at the California Academy of Sciences. Meet Claude the Albino Alligator, hang out with the African Penguin colony, and the 38,000 other live animals. Designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano, located in the center of beautiful Golden Gate Park, the Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe. Explore the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket— just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

Normally
$38.75

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California Academy of Sciences Nightlife

Come curious, leave connected! Explore an Aquarium, Rainforest, Planetarium, and Natural History Museum all in one day at the California Academy of Sciences. Meet Claude the Albino Alligator, hang out with the African Penguin colony, and the 38,000 other live animals. Designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano, located in the center of beautiful Golden Gate Park, the Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe. Explore the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket— just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

Normally
$23.00

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The Essentials

  • Golden Gate Park
    55 Music Concourse Drive
    San Francisco, CA 94118

Monday – Saturday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday NightLife (21+): 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Getting There

  • Golden Gate Park
    55 Music Concourse Drive
    San Francisco, CA 94118

Hours of Operation

Monday – Saturday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday NightLife (21+): 6:00pm – 10:00pm