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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
"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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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
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
Go early in the AM to avoid lines for the popular exhibits.
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.
- 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
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.
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
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*
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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.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 379-8000
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