California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket in San Francisco booking from $38.75

California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Overview

Explore 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 — just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

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City: San Francisco

Tue 25 Feb

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What's Included

Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entry into Planetarium is by free reservation in order to facilitate physical distancing. Upon arriving at the Academy, guests will be able to scan a QR code with their smartphone and select an entry time. Please note that the capacity for Planetarium is extremely limited. Planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.
Proof of vaccinations, boosters and masks strongly encouraged but not required.
For the latest vaccination and mask requirement, please check our website: https://www.calacademy.org/reopening
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
For the latest vaccination and mask requirement, please check our website: https://www.calacademy.org/reopening

What To Expect

California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is a must-see San Francisco museum. Based in beautiful Golden Gate Park, it’s the only place on Earth to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof. From the splashing penguins in African Hall to the wildflowers on the roof, the building is bursting with life. A four-story living rainforest and awe-inspiring coral reef ecosystem showcase Earth’s biodiversity, while immersive planetarium shows offer a new perspective on the planet we call home.

Steinhart Aquarium

Steinhart Aquarium is one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums on Earth. Home to nearly 40,000 live animals, representing more than 900 unique species, it offers guests an unprecedented view of underwater and terrestrial habitats. From species displayed nowhere else in the world to exhibits about cutting-edge research in little-known ocean ecosystems, a visit to Steinhart Aquarium is full of discovery.

Morrison Planetarium

Morrison Planetarium shows are fueled by cutting-edge scientific data, resulting in stunning visualizations of the latest findings, discoveries, and theories about our Universe. Every star or galaxy a viewer encounters in the planetarium precisely mirrors a real-world counterpart, and when this virtual cosmos is projected onto Morrison's 75-foot-diameter screen, the dome itself seems to disappear, resulting in a uniquely immersive experience. Planetarium showpasses are included in the price of admission and can be reserved at the planetarium pass pick-up desk across from the planetarium entrance.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (473)

john8864

May 2022

This gorgeous museum offers tons of exhibits and the staff were all extremely friendly and looked like they enjoy their work. I spent four hours there and didn’t even want to leave yet. The highlights were the rainforest and penguins feeding time. The aquarium was great as well — much better and larger than the Aquarium by the Bay. The planetarium was, however, a bit of a letdown as the show was unnecessarily long and not particularly interesting or visually impressive. I have been to several nicer planetarium is the point, but if you have the time, you might as well watch a show since it’s included in the ticket price. Not bad, just not the best part of the museum. I went on a Monday, so it was not crowded besides a few school field trips. Overall, I loved it so much I plan on visiting it again.

Kathy C

May 2022

I love the planetarium and the butterflies and we had a sweet young lady help us get around since my husband used a walker. I was so happy to spend our 51 year anniversary at your place.

SPofCT

Apr 2022

Worth visiting once. Liked the aquariums rain forest sections. Took 30 mins to find parking. Would be a lot of fun for younger kids.

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