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California Academy of Sciences
Science Museum, Planetarium, and Aquarium
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SF Weekly and SFist
"Thursday night DJ, music, cocktails & very cool things to see"(37 Tips)
"A beautiful aquarium along with the tropical rainforest tour."(36 Tips)
"The planetarium and butterfly exhibit where our favorites."(15 Tips)
"Be sure to visit the Planetarium & the Living Roof!"(11 Tips)
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Shil PaDecember 10, 2015Go on the summer adult nights. where else can you find your fav artists DJing at an aquarium #RogueWave
LilyMarch 4, 2015Pricey admission but lots of interesting exhibits. Worth it if you see the whole place
Greg WohlenbergOctober 13, 2010Since reopening in 2008 this has dominated the science museum scene in San Francisco. Everything about it is wonderful, spend a couple of days if possible.
Eduardo OVOctober 10, 2014Thursday nights are kind of awesome, you can drink with the fish and there's some music
Sabina HuqMarch 23, 2013Must see! It's phenomenal! I attended the Intuit Winter Gala here in 2011 and it was so much fun!!
PoojaSeptember 1, 2014Informative exhibits. Earthquake simulation was nice, so was planetarium. Good cafe.
Isabel SimóOctober 5, 2013You can visit on thursday afternoon, take a drink and see the movie at planetarium.
be sure not to forget to visit lemon drop the python in the store.
If you live in the city, have kids, and don't have a membership; you're doing it wrong.
Cory O'BrienJanuary 20, 2012An albino alligator, a 'green' roof and LEED certified building, a GIANT aquarium and a Planetarium? What more could you ask for?
Rosan CruzMay 17, 2013Check out the Philippine coral reef, climb a canopy of living forest and meet Lucy.
Robyn ClayFebruary 22, 2012Well worth the 36$ admission, but if you are a tourist and would like to get a deal, buy the San Francisco CityPass.
Vitória SousaMay 7, 2013The planetarium makes you go woooow! Amazing. They could have more interacting stuff...
TerraTopiaMay 15, 2011"The only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof."
National Wildlife FederationMay 11, 2010Check out the Living Roof of the California Academy of Sciences and see how life such as vegetation, insects and birds can make use of this sustainable feature! Read more
Chamin MillsMarch 15, 2010Pacific catch restaurant is walking distance for healthy, reasonably priced, kid friendly lunch and dinner. Full bar also available. Www. Pacificcatch.com
Best time to go is the late afternoon about two hours before closing. The birds and butterflies in the rainforest are usually going crazy at that time, and no lines!!
Go for an annual membership for only $99. You can bring a goes in with you for free. The $99 is tax deductible.
Lindsay KrellApril 21, 2013Excellent food in their restaurant. Mostly organic and all local or sustainable.
Sandy RamanOctober 16, 2012One among the Largest Museums of Natural History with building in 37K Square Meters.
Shadi MehraeinJuly 23, 2009Nightlife. Get there early or with a member so you can get a ticket to the planatarium. They disappear quickly. Amazing! And then grab a drink and walk around the aquarium.
Dr. MabuseJanuary 18, 2013On clear nights, go to the living roof to use their telescopes, usually pointing at stars or planets.
Transportation discount on tickets when you show your bus transfer or proof that you rode your bike~
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr)
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
At: Golden Gate Park
Explore a coral reef, the Amazon and outer space—all in one day. Only at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 379-8000
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