California Academy of Science: Admission Ticket

San Francisco

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences is the world’s only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all housed under one incredible living roof. There’s something for someone of every age to enjoy. With hands-on exhibitions, shows, and public programs, you’re in for an action-packed science adventure. Plunge into the world’s deepest living indoor coral reef, home to nearly 40,000 live animals, representing more than 900 unique species. Meet the newest African penguin chicks, Pogo and Ozzie and the rest of the colony of playful penguins in African Hall. Then pay a visit to the iconic alligator with albinism, Claude.

55,Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, United States


Tickets for daytime admission to the California Academy of Sciences

Admission to all shows and exhibitions

Access to a wide range of interactive daily programming

Penguin Feeding (Daily, 10:30 am & 3:00 pm)

Coral Reef Dive (Daily 11:30, Sat/Sun 1:30 pm)

Swamp Talk (Daily, 3:30 pm)

Exclusions

Additional Information

  • Kids aged 2 and under get in free, no ticket required
  • The capacity of the Planetarium is very limited, and some shows may not be appropriate for kids under 7 years
  • The average museum visit is 4-5 hours
  • Minimum age for Planetarium shows: 4 yearsGetting There:
  • Streetcar: N-Judah Muni Metro (wheelchair-accessible) to 9th Avenue and Irving Street
  • Bus: Line 44 O'Shaughnessy to Tea Garden Drive
  • Bus: Line 5 Fulton to 8th Avenue and Fulton Street
  • This California Academy of Sciences ticket is open-dated
  • The ticket is valid for one year from the date of purchase
  • The Planetarium has shows may not be appropriate for children under 7 (minimum age: 4 years)
  • For more info on the venue’s safety measures, click [here](https://www.calacademy.org/reopening)
  • Indoor eating and drinking are prohibited
55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, California, 94118 Get directions

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