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California Academy of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Drive – Golden Gate Park
San Francisco CA 94122

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One of the 'Greenest' Museums in the World - Platinum LEED certified

The California Academy of Sciences, based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, is home to an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum–all under one living roof! Inside one of the greenest museums in the world, visitors can find captivating experiences including nearly 60,000 live animals, with new exhibits added every year. Every visit supports the Academy’s mission to regenerate the natural world.

This spring, come face-to-fang with prehistoric giants as 13 awe-inspiring, life-size animatronic dinosaurs take over both of the Academy’s outdoor gardens in our biggest Dino Days ever.

Hours

Open 365 days a year!
Monday - Saturday | 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID) | 6:00pm-10:00pm

Osher Rainforest hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday: 11 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6–7:45 p.m. (last entry 7:30 p.m.)

Morrison Planetarium showtimes
Reservations required. Please note that planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.

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General Admission

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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.

Please note some shows & exhibits are capacity controlled and subject to availability on the day of the visit.

Hours

Open 365 days a year!
Monday - Saturday | 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID) | 6:00pm-10:00pm

Osher Rainforest hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday: 11 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6–7:45 p.m. (last entry 7:30 p.m.)

Morrison Planetarium showtimes
Reservations required. Please note that planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.

Terms & Conditions for General Admission

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice. This ticket cannot be combined with other offers or discount programs. Open Year Round. Not valid on Blackout Dates.

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Adult (ages 19+) $49.00 from $45.00
Child (ages 3-12) under 2 free $39.00 from $35.00
Youth (ages 13-18) $45.00 from $40.00
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0 x Child (ages 3-12) under 2 free
0 x Youth (ages 13-18)

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    NightLife

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    The hottest event on the social calendar - come find out what everyone's talking about!

    A visit to the California Academy of Sciences doesn't have to end just because the sun goes down. - it's when the real fun begins!

    Here's your opportunity to experience a whole new side of the Academy at NightLife, every Thursday night from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. See it transform into a lively venue filled with music & mingling, provocative science, special activities and cocktails to create a uniquely sophisticated evening for visitors aged 21 and over.

    Groove to San Francisco's hippest DJ's and performers, explore all the Academy's exhibits and shows, meet locals and visitors from around the world all while sipping your favorite cocktail. Food and cocktails are available for purchase throughout NightLife.

    Hours

    Open 365 days a year!
    Monday - Saturday | 9:30am - 5:00pm
    Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID) | 6:00pm-10:00pm

    Osher Rainforest hours
    Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
    Sunday: 11 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
    Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6–7:45 p.m. (last entry 7:30 p.m.)

    Morrison Planetarium showtimes
    Reservations required. Please note that planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.

    Terms & Conditions for NightLife

    All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice. This ticket cannot be combined with other offers or discount programs. Open Year Round. Not valid on Blackout Dates.

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    Gate price Your price Qty
    Adult (ages 21+) $25.00 from $22.99
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