San Francisco - California Academy of Sciences - Helpful Travel Information

 

The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is a research institute and natural history museum.

The California Academy of Sciences includes an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum (live animals) and scientific research facilities.

Don’t miss the Earthquake exhibit! Fun and education for the whole family.

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More useful information below in this California Academy of Sciences travel guide for new visitors to San Francisco, California.

 

Address

 

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

 

Admission Fee and Hours

 

California Academy of Sciences Admission :

Ticket Prices vary depending on the day and type of ticket you use.

General Admission tickets start from US$36 per Adult.

Buy Tickets Online: California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

California Academy of Sciences Hours :

9:30 AM - 5 PM (Mon-Sat)

11 AM - 5 PM (Sun)

 

Getting There

 

Directions to California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco - at California Academy of Sciences Website

 

Recommendations

Save time and money tips:

• Save $3 on adult museum admission by taking public transportation, walking, or biking.
   Present Muni FastPass or transfer ticket to the cashier when purchasing your ticket.

• Bring your own water bottle, food, and snacks. They have a refilling potable water station.

• Buy a City Pass which includes admission to:

1. the California Academy of Sciences,

2. a Blue & Gold Fleet bay cruise

3. an Aquarium of the Bay or Monterey Bay Aquarium,

4. Exploratorium or the de Young & Legion of Honor museums (same day only)

5. a Muni and Cable Car 7-Day Passport are part of your City Pass

 Website

Link to California Academy of Sciences Official Website
Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket - $35.95

Skip the line as you visit the California Academy of Sciences - the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! As this is your pre-paid ticket, you will skip all the massive ticket buying lines. 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 voucher — just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.