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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
"Every Thursday night: DJs, geeky lectures, and drinks... oh my!"(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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Hostelling InternationalAugust 9, 2011California Academy of Sciences. For a fun & sort of touristy outing - Tricia (USA)
10:30am is Penguin feeding time! Get there early Read more
Sanket AmberkarNovember 8, 2009go early for the planetarium passes. they go quickly. also check out the naturalist center on the 2nd flr Read more
Adri .July 8, 2014Not worth the $35 entrance if you've already visited museums/aquariums like this. Some tanks were too small for the animals living in them :(
Take advantage of the free days they offer to the residents of SF!
Nightlife is so much fun when you are with all your friends, you get to dance meet people and have a cocktail or two :)
Rachel GillMay 3, 2010
- Doug SkinnerJanuary 2, 2010See architecture that integrates with nature. Do you know the power of bat guano? Reward yourself with a donation to the scientists. Read more
One of my place in the city... love the planetarium and love the aquarium...
Jason CrossMarch 27, 2010Definitely check out the planetarium. It's not at all like the ones you went to as a kid.
Try and go on a weekday (totally pro if you or a friend are a member) and visit the rainforest exhibit.
heidi petersenSeptember 30, 2011Be careful at nightlife, they are mean/nitpicky/bureaucratic about reentry and no one warns you. I was outside, if you count academy property by ticket booth outside, for one minute. Ripoff.
David CovellOctober 22, 2010Journey to the Stars is only showing in the planetarium for another couple weeks. Hurry and check it out! Incredible.
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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.
Closed until 9:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 379-8000
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- 9.1
"This place is a wonderland that gives new meaning to the idea if hands-on. Fun for ALL ages and exhibits outside as well as inside so anyone can experience it. A must visit if you have kids."
Corrie Davidson - 7.7
"Good spot to write your name on the condensation :-)"
Eric Andersen - 7.8
"Ask the guide to explain the layers on the roof. You'll be blown away!"
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- 9.1
"While their permanent collection is a little lack luster, I still love this museum. They have the best traveling exhibits and the observation tower odds the best view in the entire city (and free!)"
Scottie Milagro - 9.6
"Largest man-made park in the world! Really cool paths in the woods (especially the unpaved ones). Many interesting sights to see and never boring, no matter how many times you've been!"
Dylan Kemp - 8.5
"Come early as it gets crowded by 10am. Def check out the cafe, tea and food is amazing."
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