California Academy of Sciences

Explore an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum - all under one living roof. Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, climb into the canopy of a living rainforest, and get an astronaut's view of your home planet. From the depths of a Philippine coral reef to the outer reaches of the universe, it's all inside the California Academy of Sciences.

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Present booklet at the regular admission gate; you’ll skip the ticket office line. Exchange your e-ticket at the main ticket office, then proceed to the regular admission line.

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Cal Academey free on third Wednesday of each month

The Academy is free to the public on the third Wednesday of each ... (read more)

Living Roof

Stop and smell the wildflowers during a visit to the Academy’s living roof, a 2.5-acre expanse of native California plants. Part of the museum’s green building strategy, the roof provides ... (read more)

Philippine Coral Reef

At a depth of 25 feet and holding 212,000 gallons of water, the Philippine Coral Reef is one of the deepest exhibits of live corals in the world. It houses ... (read more)

Water Planet

The Water Planet exhibit is designed to be infinitely flexible. Dozens of tanks, from five to 5,000 gallons in size, contain an ever-changing variety of fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and ... (read more)

The Swamp

A returning favorite from the original Steinhart Aquarium, the Swamp contains two American alligators — one of which is albino — and several alligator snapping turtles. Visitors can view the ... (read more)

African Hall

This hall of majestic dioramas first opened in 1934, giving visitors an in-depth look into Africa's diverse ecosystems. It has been faithfully recreated in the new building, but with some ... (read more)

Islands of Evolution

This exhibit explores the remote islands of Madagascar and the Galapagos through the eyes of Academy scientists. Examine specimens collected during past expeditions, such as Galapagos tortoise shells and Darwin's ... (read more)

Altered State: Climate Change in California

The Altered State exhibit explores the dangerous effects of climate change on California's natural habitats and on the planet at large. Measure the impact of everyday decisions on a carbon ... (read more)

Science in Action: Beyond the Headlines

This interactive exhibit allows visitors to go beyond the headlines and gain in-depth information about recent scientific discoveries around the world. Live talks by Academy scientists, multimedia displays, computer stations, ... (read more)

Journey to the Stars Planetarium Show

In the new Morrison’s second show, travel through time and space to experience the dramatic lives and deaths of stars. Witness brilliant supernova explosions, dive into the heart of the ... (read more)