California Academy of Sciences Admission

Highlights / General details

Welcome to the Academy – the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. It’s a stunning architectural achievement with hundreds of unique exhibits and nearly 40,000 live animals.

Admission to the California Academy of Sciences includes access to all museum and aquarium exhibits, including the rainforest, planetarium, and living roof. Admission to this popular Bay Area attraction includes a wide range of daily programs and activities, including dive shows, penguin feedings, swamp talks and more. It's fun for the whole family!

Exclusion

Transportation to and from attraction.

Hours of operation

Open daily, Monday-Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

Location

55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118.

Additional Information

Parking in Golden Gate Park can be challenging, especially on weekends and holidays. Taking public transportation or getting dropped-off is highly encouraged.

Participant restrictions

Children 3 years of age and younger are admitted free of charge.

Policies

Cancellation: Unredeemed vouchers are fully refundable.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**