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California Academy of Sciences
Science Museum, Planetarium, and Aquarium
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
The experts at AFAR Media and SFist recommend this place
"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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Anna KhandruevaFebruary 13, 2012Holy admission prices batman! Cool place but be prepared to shell out fifty bucks for 1 adult and 1 young child!
Jessica TaylorJune 17, 2016Go for nightlife, everything is the Sam but cheaper and less crowed. 21+ only
Lesly SimmonsDecember 16, 2010The Planetarium is a must do. Get tix as soon as you arrive as you might have a wait to get in of an hour or more.
Nightlife is so much fun when you are with all your friends, you get to dance meet people and have a cocktail or two :)
Jessica ChanNovember 29, 2012Dont forget you need tickets to the planetarium. Get tickets first when you walk in.
The cafe has excellent food. The Moss Room is one of the best restaurants in town
Liza TDecember 5, 2010Amazing! Never get bored of it! If you are in town highly consider going. Going on now: an awesome winter program
Jackie LeeDecember 22, 2011The third Wednesday of the month is free! Grab a friend and head on over if you can!
NapoleonMay 6, 2012Claude the albino alligator has been known to stay underwater for 30 minutes. So if you are waiting for him to come up for air, be prepared to wait.
Go to the California Academy of Sciences and first check out the gigantic indoor greenhouse. Next visit the aquariums in the basement. Finally get some great snacks in the cafeteria.
It's all about the aquarium and the butterfly room. Everything else is a bit meh
BoJuly 30, 2016I didn't like this museum: Very busy with groups of kids. Lines for the penguins, planetarium and jungle. Also the aquaria looked sad: some were very small or had no plants. I saw a dead starfish :-(
Better to go at night time. They have booze but a bit pricey but no kids
Moses LJune 7, 2013If you are going to nightlife, make sure you bring your photo ID or you will be turned away by the bouncers.
Official smart USAApril 11, 2013Every Thursday from 6pm - 10pm the museum hosts an adults only theme party.
The early planetarium show on Thursday night is live talk- not as polished but more interesting
Every third Wednesday of the month is free but go early because the line will get long.
Elisa JuárezDecember 7, 2010amazing ... could spend a whole other day here ... check out the cafe ... pork spring rolls are great!
Awesome place to visit whether you're flying solo or have companions!
Mark CAugust 29, 2011AMAZING!!! But seriously do not go on the 1st Wednesday of the month! The line like goes on forever!!!
Kitty WilkinJanuary 22, 2012$30 per adult admission. For three travelers with a 2yr old, that's a bit too steep for us. Start saving up $ now!
Daniela RodSeptember 5, 2017Better go on Thursday's night. If not, you will be crashing al over the place with kids. Not nice experience
- find the vertical circular window on the aquarium, stand in the middle of it with your arms and legs stretched out in a SKA dancing pose, and have a friend take your photograph.
- For more challenging puzzles in the kids area, just ask. There's a closet full they keep hidden.
Ana Luisa AldanaMay 12, 2010Did you know about the Naturalist Center? It's on the third floor: books (including a children's section), computers, animal skulls, specimens! Read more
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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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"Nice exhibition about earthquakes! Sit on the top!"
Vitória Sousa - 8.7
"Jellies and sea horses and one octopus oh my! Could spend hours here and my kids dig it too."
Jess L - 5.3
"Considering the price, the food is pretty expensive. Overall the quality of the food is excellent for a busy place and price!"
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