California Academy of Sciences

A $29.95 value, included in the Go San Francisco Card!

A must-see destination in San Francisco! Explore an aquarium, the world’s largest all-digital planetarium, a natural history museum and four story rainforest, as the new California Academy of Sciences brings the whole universe under a 2.5-acre living roof.

Rocket through the galaxy at the speed of light and journey deep into the Oceans of the World as the Academy boldly brings ‘life to life’. Come face to face with snakes and piranhas, meet Claude the Albino Alligator and hang out with Pierre, Howard, Ocio and the rest of the South African Penguin colony.

Interactions with animals, educators, and biologists within immersive, hands-on exhibits offer discovery and wonder for guests of all ages. Check out the penguin feeding, swamp talk, coral reef & lagoon sessions (times and days vary).

Named by Conde Nast Traveler one of the ‘New Wonders of the World’, the Academy is a must see!

Not seasonal
Good for families
Parking available
Restaurant or snack bar
Restrooms
Disabled access
Reservations not required

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Hours

Monday–Saturday, 9:30 am–5:00 pm;
Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
(Last ticket entry to CA Academy of Sciences is at 4:00 pm)

Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Redemption Instructions

One Ticket: One Price – your general admission to the Academy includes all exhibits and shows. Check the daily schedule upon entry for events, times and locations. Please note some shows are capacity controlled and subject to availability on your day of visit.

Note

The Go San Francisco Card is limited to ONE free California Academy of Sciences Ticket per life of the card. Present your Go San Francisco Card at Ticket Office Window.
Third Wednesday of every month is free of charge; no ticket is required. General Admission ticket includes access to all of the exhibits and shows within the Academy. Please note the Planetarium Show and any special exhibits are capacity controlled and subject to availability.

Address

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

Public Transportation

Muni to Golden Gate Park: The #44-O'Shaughnessy bus stops across from the Academy.
The #5-Fulton and the #21-Hayes stop at 8th and Fulton Streets, just outside the park.
The N-Judah Muni Metro streetcar stops at 9th Avenue and Irving Street; the Academy is a 5 minute walk.

The recently opened facility in Golden Gate Park has quickly become not just a premiere attraction for visitors to San Francisco, but a globally renowned realization of cutting edge eco-friendly construction and operations. There are nearly 40,000 live animals housed within the 400,000 square foot structure. Be sure not to miss one of the best things to do in the Bay Area and see for yourself why the California Academy of Sciences has quickly become the number one ticketed attraction in San Francisco.

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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Great Day!

By Mac Daddy from Orange County on 8/7/2010

Pros:

Don't miss, Awesome exhibits, Great lunch

Cons:

Closes too early,

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations California Academy of Sciences:

This museum was awesome. I highly recommend it.We had awonderful time and a great lunch (kinda' expensive - but you get a lot of food). Don't miss the extreme mammals exhibit. It was a great day. I'd do this again and again...... and again!

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Address

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

Phone: 800-794-7576

Adult Gate Price	Child Gate Price
$29.95	$19.95