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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
"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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Rod BegbieJune 6, 2009Entry is $25, but if you buy a $100 membership, you get entry-for-two for a year, so if you go twice in twelve months (and you can't take it all in in one day), you're even!
Max BAugust 12, 2009The anti-deYoung, it is much easier to visit the California Academy of Sciences. The Rainforest exhibit and planetarium were the most impressive of the lot.
Go early in the AM to avoid lines for the popular exhibits.
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
- Rebecca MorehiserFebruary 1, 2010I hear it's 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
Dan HaskovecMay 7, 2011The naturalist center upstairs is a great place for kids away from the crowds.
Nathan KamMarch 5, 2011Experience a little Hawaii at the Academy March 5, 6, 12 & 13. Special activities, live music, and much more. http://calacademy.org/hawaii
Philipp SchiwekMarch 10, 2017Save your money.It's not worth it. Staff is rude and the experience is not great. This is for people who like to wait. Better options nearby are the Japanese Tea Garden or the Conservatory of Flowers.
KyleJanuary 27, 2013Haven't been to a Planetarium show narrated by Benjamin Bratt in at least, like, three months
Dress in layers you can take off. The tropical rainforest room is going to be *warm*
SFkids.orgFebruary 3, 2011Highlights: planetarium, rainforest, aquarium, living roof, and lots more!
Laura CNovember 17, 2011Nightlife at Calif. Academy of Sciences on Thursday nights (adults only / bars / djs).
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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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- 8.9
"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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- 9.0
"First time here and there was a Free Jazz night. Awesome venue. Would recommend checking this place out, native to SF or not."
Kevin Park - 9.6
"Great outdoors, all kinds of activities going on and loved the Japanese Tea Garden"
Lía Sánchez - 8.6
"You have to try the Green Tea cheesecake! amazing- not cheap and pretty small but worthit!!!"
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