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California Academy of Sciences
Science Museum, Planetarium, and Aquarium
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
The experts at SF Weekly and SFist recommend this place
"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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Rebecca MorehiserFebruary 1, 2010I here this is amazing. I love the idea of a "living roof" and my boyfriend is a fool for planetariums. So it's on the radar. Read more
Silent Disco San FranciscoApril 5, 2012
Sai Teja Pratap SuramDecember 31, 2013Disaster except for the planetarium. The entire thing is a disappointment.
Go to the Planetarium first to pick-up timed passes first and then wonder...Drink
Bryan MeyersSeptember 25, 2010On free museum day skip the lines a get a membership it'll pay for its self after two visits
Allie FoleyJanuary 14, 2011I'm with everyone else. Thursday Nightlife can't be beat! No kids. (unless you count those who just turned 21)
Way to crowded nowadays. Too many people and not enough bars.
- Safire L.March 20, 2009Nightlife! Every Thursday night: DJs, geeky lectures, and drinks... oh my! Where else can you get drunk and learn at the same time? ($10)
October is Sharktober at the Academy! Load up on Shark stickers
Henry (DJ Apollo) KielarowskiJanuary 24, 2010The big green lizard on the fourth spiral in the rain forest is my friend!!!
Shane KuhnMarch 26, 2013Do NOT visit during spring break. Screaming kids make up 90% of the visitors.
Diane OrrAugust 25, 2009Hung out with the butterflies in the rain forest--so cool. It is warm in there, so dress in layers.
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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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