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Guests viewing the Philippine Coral Reef in Steinhart Aquarium. T-Rex in lobby. Experience a thrill in our earthquake simulator. Visitor interacting with new exhibit, California: State of Nature. Guests walking through Osher Rainforest.
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California Academy of Sciences: Entry Ticket

An aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest under one roof!

Opening hours

California Academy of Sciences

Friday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Saturday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
11:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00

  2. Last admission 1 hour before closing

Included

  • Tickets for daytime admission to the California Academy of Sciences
  • Admission to all shows and exhibitions
  • Access to a wide range of interactive daily programming
  • Penguin Feeding (Daily, 10:30 am & 3:00 pm)
  • Coral Reef Dive (Daily 11:30, Sat/Sun 1:30 pm)
  • Swamp Talk (Daily, 3:30 pm)

Venues you'll visit

Landmarks you'll see

  • Golden Gate Park

The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park brings together an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum under one roof. It offers exhibits, shows, and programs for all ages.

See the indoor coral reef, which is home to thousands of animals. Visit the African Hall to see the penguin colony, including the newest chicks, Pogo and Ozzie.

Watch the current show in the 75-foot planetarium. Shows run at different times throughout the day.

Walk through the four-story rainforest to see birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other species. Explore specimens and hands-on activities for all ages in the Naturalist Center.

Head to the living roof for outdoor views. Children can also explore the outdoor nature play area, Wander Woods.

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Starts on 13 December 2025

  • This California Academy of Sciences ticket is open-dated
  • The ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase
  • The Planetarium has shows may not be appropriate for children under 7 (minimum age: 4 years)
California Academy of Sciences
55,Music Concourse Drive, 94118, San Francisco

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: California Academy of Sciences
    Registered address: 55 Music Concourse Drive, 94118, San Francisco, US

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Getting There:

  • Streetcar: N-Judah Muni Metro (wheelchair-accessible) to 9th Avenue and Irving Street
  • Bus: Line 44 O'Shaughnessy to Tea Garden Drive
  • Bus: Line 5 Fulton to 8th Avenue and Fulton Street
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit

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