The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park brings together an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum under one roof. It offers exhibits, shows, and programs for all ages.
See the indoor coral reef, which is home to thousands of animals. Visit the African Hall to see the penguin colony, including the newest chicks, Pogo and Ozzie.
Watch the current show in the 75-foot planetarium. Shows run at different times throughout the day.
Walk through the four-story rainforest to see birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other species. Explore specimens and hands-on activities for all ages in the Naturalist Center.
Head to the living roof for outdoor views. Children can also explore the outdoor nature play area, Wander Woods.
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)
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
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