Save on admission to the top San Francisco attractions
Highlights
- Dive into Steinhart Aquarium, one of the most biodiverse and interactive aquariums in the world, home to nearly 40,000 live animals.
- Listen to a symphony of croaking frogs and chirping birds in the lush, living 4-story rainforest.
- Experience the cosmos like never before on Morrison Planetarium’s 75-foot dome that seems to disappear when lit, creating a true-to-life recreation of luminous, faraway space and skies.
- Explore the wildest animal courtship and mating strategies in Animal Attraction.
- Trace the milestones of our species’ fascinating history by studying skull casts, interactive maps, and more in Human Odyssey.
Photo credit: Tim Griffith
Photo credit: Tim Griffith
Photo credit: Kathryn Whitney, California Academy of Sciences
Photo credit: Tim Griffith
Photo credit: Will Love
Photo credit: Kathryn Whitney, California Academy of Sciences
Photo credit: Tim Griffith
Photo credit: Kathryn Whitney, California Academy of Sciences
Photo credit: Kathryn Whitney, California Academy of Sciences
Location
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Golden Gate Park
55 Music Concourse Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94118
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Contact
Hours
Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, 11am-5pm
Open 365 days a year. Holiday hours may apply on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Day; please check website before visiting.
(415) 379-8000
calacademy.org
Offers/Upgrades
Academy and Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Purchase on day of visit, or book online. Cost for CityPASS holders: Ages 8+, 24.95 (subject to availability).
Night Life: Every Thursday night, music, creatures and cocktails come together for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond. For ages 21+. Cost: $15.
Discount: Get 15% off at the Academy Store; see booklet or CityPASS Travel Guide for details.
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- Upon arrival, stop first at the Planetarium entrance kiosk to secure a show time.
- The free Academy Insider iPhone App is a great way to enhance and plan for your visit; details and download.
Amenities:
- Dining: Academy Café, The Terrace
- Gift Shops: Academy Store, Lab Jr.
Best time to visit: Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and assistive listening devices upon request. Audio tours available for blind or partially sighted visitors. Service animals allowed.
Parking/Transportation: Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.
Groups: Groups of 10 or more: Email travelsales@calacademy.org.