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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)
"very rare butterflies"(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
Better to go at night time. They have booze but a bit pricey but no kids
Jessica ChanNovember 29, 2012Dont forget you need tickets to the planetarium. Get tickets first when you walk in.
Nightlife is so much fun when you are with all your friends, you get to dance meet people and have a cocktail or two :)
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.
The cafe has excellent food. The Moss Room is one of the best restaurants in town
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.
Liza TDecember 5, 2010Amazing! Never get bored of it! If you are in town highly consider going. Going on now: an awesome winter program
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 :-(
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.
Jackie LeeDecember 22, 2011The third Wednesday of the month is free! Grab a friend and head on over if you can!
It's all about the aquarium and the butterfly room. Everything else is a bit meh
Daniela RodSeptember 5, 2017Better go on Thursday's night. If not, you will be crashing al over the place with kids. Not nice experience
The early planetarium show on Thursday night is live talk- not as polished but more interesting
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.
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!
Official smart USAApril 11, 2013Every Thursday from 6pm - 10pm the museum hosts an adults only theme party.
Mark CAugust 29, 2011AMAZING!!! But seriously do not go on the 1st Wednesday of the month! The line like goes on forever!!!
Awesome place to visit whether you're flying solo or have companions!
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!
- 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.
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!
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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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