California Academy of Sciences

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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences
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Innovative natural history museum featuring a world-class aquarium, planetarium, living rainforest, and cutting-edge exhibits focused on science, biodiversity, and conservation.

General Information
Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9:30am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Fees:
Adults (18–64): $49.75
Youth (13–17): $44.75
Children (3–12): $39.75
Seniors (65+): $44.75
Children under 3: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside the museum.
Closest cities with hotels:
San Francisco, California (less than 1 mi)
Seasons:
All year
Location:
55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Website:
calacademy.org

How to Get There

From Downtown San Francisco (5 mi): Take Fulton Street west into Golden Gate Park, continue to Music Concourse Drive, and follow signs to the museum in the park's cultural center.

Overview

The California Academy of Sciences is one of the world's leading natural history institutions, combining a museum, aquarium, planetarium, and living rainforest under a single sustainable roof in Golden Gate Park. It traces its origins to 1853.

Rainforests of the World

Visitors journey through four stories of tropical rainforest.

Steinhart Aquarium

The aquarium has thousands of aquatic species.

Natural History Exhibits and Living Roof

Exhibits examine Earth's ecosystems, biodiversity, geology, and climate, and the innovative design includes a living roof covered with native plants.

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