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California Academy of Sciences: Entry Ticket

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(595 verified reviews)Operator: California Academy of Sciences
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Last Admission1 h
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About

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.

What's 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)

Must Know

  • The capacity of the Planetarium is very limited, and some shows may not be appropriate for kids under 7 years
  • The average museum visit is 4-5 hours
  • Minimum age for Planetarium shows: 4 years

Good to Know

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

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Kids aged 2 and under get in free, no ticket required
2

On-site usage

  • 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)
3

After your visit

  • For more info on the venue’s safety measures, click here
  • Indoor eating and drinking are prohibited

Meeting Point

55,Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco

GPS:37.76986, -122.46609

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