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California Academy of SciencesExplore 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. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES VIDEO:CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES ADMISSION USING CITYPASS INCLUDES:One California Academy of Sciences general admission including access to museum exhibits, aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, natural history museum, 3D theater and the living roof
HOW TO ENTER WITH YOUR CITYPASS TICKET: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. GATE PRICE (WITHOUT CITYPASS):$24.95 for adults, $14.95
for youth. (See
full price comparison for details.)
INSIDER TIPS:Visit during the weekdays to encounter fewer crowds. When you first arrive, be sure to stop by the kiosk at the Planetarium entrance to secure a show time and visit the kiosk at the entrance to the Hearst Forum to select your show time for Bugs! (Both are free with CityPass admission).
HOURS:Open Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
WEBSITE:PHONE:(415) 379-8000
LOCATION:In Golden Gate Park situated in front of the Music Concourse and adjacent to the Shakespeare Gardens
TRANSPORTATION:MUNI Bus lines: 44 stops in front of the Academy; 5 & 21 stop just 2 blocks outside the park. The N-Judah Muni Streetcar stops at 9th Avenue, 4 blocks from the park.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES:Audio tours in eight languages, three retail stores and two restaurants; Academy Cafe and The Moss Room
SPECIAL EXHIBITS & UPDATES:Cal Academey free on third Wednesday of each month The Academy is free to the public on the third Wednesday of each ... (read more) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) |
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