California Academy of Sciences

2 hours – 3 hours
San Francisco, USA

About this activity

Life-changing moments. World-changing science. We’re an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Highlights

  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Check out the Steinhart Aquarium
  • See the wonder of space in the Morrison Planetarium
  • Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest
  • Kimball Natural History Museum

Full description

Make your way to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, where the California Academy of Sciences is located. Breeze right past the long ticket lines, and head into this super-popular attraction that includes a planetarium and a 4-story rain forest, The Steinhart Aquarium and The Kimball Natural History Museum and trace the milestones of our own species' fascinating history, and meet a colony of entertaining  African penguins. No trip would be complete without a visit to see Claude the Albino Alligator.

Included / Excluded

  • Entrance ticket to California Academy of Sciences
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Skip the line
  • Souvenirs
  • VIP Experiences
  • Food and Drink

Meeting point

Start Location

55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, US

Important information

Know before you book

  • Proof of up-to-date vaccination required
  • Advance reservations strongly recommended

Know before you go

  • Reserve Morrison Planetarium as soon as you arrive
  • Enjoy at your own pace
  • Masks are required in all areas

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport