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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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Marsee HenonFebruary 2, 2010Ride a metal turtle and look for information on the 89-foot schooner Academy that set sail in June 1905.
Nicki DuganJanuary 11, 2010It's all about the leafy seadragons (seahorses that look like plants)... And peguins!!
The third Thursday of every month is a realtime tour of the universe in the planetarium at Nightlife. Read more
Universe Update, a special show about current space events! Go to nightlife on the 3rd Thu of the month, immediately go to the planetarium and grab a pass for the 7/8:30 time slot.
- Just go. It rocks. Could spend hours there. Hours. Probably even days.
Renee S.July 30, 2011Members for over 10 years, not anymore! Not worth it, if you must go wait for free Wed.
Elena QianAugust 27, 2009check out the living roof...really cool, I want my next home with a roof like that ;)
Joel PeachJanuary 19, 2010Go to Nightlife, but check out the planetarium and get on the roof if it's clear.
So this place is all about preservation and sustainability.... And their gift shop is filled with shitty useless made-in-China plastic crap. I'm so confused.
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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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