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Why you’ll love this…

Experience four attractions under one living roof: aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and museum

Discover 60,000 live creatures in one of the world's deepest indoor coral reefs

Enjoy an immersive show in the 75-foot planetarium exploring the universe

Ignite your child's interest in nature in Wander Woods, the outdoor play space

What we expect

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. With hands-on exhibitions, shows, and public programs, all included in the price of admission, you're in for an action-packed science adventure.

Be immersed in one of the world's deepest living indoor coral reefs, home to nearly 60,000 live animals. Meet a colony of playful penguins in African Hall. Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest teeming with life – from free-flying birds to exotic reptiles, amphibians, and more. Catch...

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Infants (age 0-2): free admission and no ticket or booking is required

The usual opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am - 5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am - 5:00pm. These are subject to change

To reserve a showtime for the planetarium, you'll need to scan the QR code posted in the lobby with your mobile phone as soon as you arrive. The planetarium has limited capacity, and shows may not be appropriate for children under 7 (minimum age: 4 years)

Exhibits are subject to close/change without notice. Other information is also subject to change

Students (age 18+) and senior (age 65+) have to show a valid ID

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Entrance Tickets January - June 2026 - $49.00

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Adult (19+)

$49.00

Youth (13-18)

$45.00

Child (3-12)

$39.00

Infant (0-2)

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June 2023

From United States of America

Took a 6 yr old and an 8 yr old. This place never disappoints.

December 2022

Annually we take our grandchildren to San Francisco for the holidays. The academy of sciences is a favorite of ours. This is the first time I preordered the tickets. It made entry so easy. The attendant scanned my tickets which were downloaded on my phone. We breezed in!