Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket — just present it at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.
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Please check the website link that can be found in your voucher for the latest information before your visit.
Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences
Formal tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (not required)
Departure Point
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California, United States Explore hands-on exhibits as you stroll beneath the bones of some of the planet's largest inhabitants. Meet the charismatic African penguin colony while a biologist feeds them and answers your questions, be dazzled by nearly 400 dazzling specimens from the Academy's renowned geology collection, and more. Plus, uncover the surprising connections between California’s unique species, places, and people in our newest exhibit - California: State of Nature! With scientific specimens, engaging interactives, illuminating multimedia, and fascinating models, we’ve got everything for you to explore our state’s unparalleled biodiversity across four ecosystems. 60 minutes
Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco, California, United States Home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species, you can experience one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums. Plunge into the world's deepest living indoor coral reef, encounter over a dozen species in the Venom exhibit, and descend into the little-known “Twilight Zone” to learn about the diverse marine life of the pitch-black sea. 60 minutes
Morrison Planetarium, San Francisco, California, United States The 75-foot planetarium dome screen will immerse you inside cutting-edge visualizations and hyper-realistic virtual environments. From faraway galaxies to the working of our own planet, zoom through the cosmos like never before. Choose from multiple different award-winning show options and times available each day. Planetarium show passes are included in the price of admission and can be reserved at the planetarium pass pick-up desk across from the planetarium entrance. 60 minutes
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA Step inside a glass dome filled with a lush four-story rainforest teeming with over 1,600 plants and animals. Mingle with free-flying birds and butterflies to exotic reptiles, golden-silk orb weaver spiders, enormous Amazonian fish, and more. At each stage of the journey, you'll come face-to-face with some of the incredible animals that call these forests home. 30 minutes
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, United States California Academy of Sciences is located within Golden Gate Park
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Planetarium passes are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive at the Academy, scan the QR code posted in the lobby to reserve a showtime. Please note that shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and children under 4 are not permitted.
Sustainable, grab-and-go food and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
kristink17
23 Oct 2024
This is a wonderful museum, with a very well thought out and fascinating design. We loved all of the natural light that came into the museum, and the garden on the roof! We spent at least an hour inside the ecosphere and loved the path that wound upwards and all of the butterflies and birds! We also greatly enjoyed the vast aquarium on the lower floors. Claude the albino alligator was quite a sight and it was fun to hear all about him from the museum speaker. We also loved the gem and precious stone collection, and the photographic exhibit.
pauljmcc
02 Oct 2024
Ive been a fan of the California Academy of Sciences for many years after seeing some of their work on TV. It was great to visit the musuem which is very modern and has a range of exhibits detailing their work as well as information about the natural world.
The exhibits range from interactive to traditional placards. The rainforest and aquarium were bot very nice and great to vist.
AnnetteRM2015
19 Sep 2024
Loved the aquarium - interested in the living roof, enjoyed the natural history section admired the gems, shame the planetarium was shut. Just don't eat at the cafe. Service was pretty bad, drink was watered-down packet cordial (for $6US) and the soup was bland with over-salted bacon bits added. And the chips were stale. Take your own food.
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