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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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Laura CNovember 17, 2011Nightlife at Calif. Academy of Sciences on Thursday nights (adults only / bars / djs).
SFkids.orgFebruary 3, 2011Highlights: planetarium, rainforest, aquarium, living roof, and lots more!
bennJanuary 26, 2011the academy cafe has the best mac & cheese. seriously. i'd fly up here again just for that.
NapoleonJune 7, 2010Free cell phone tour: call (415) 294-3602. If you see this sign, enter the number in the red square and the # (pound) sign to learn more about the item.- Doug SkinnerJanuary 2, 2010See architecture that integrates with nature. Do you know the power of bat guano? Reward yourself with a donation to the scientists. Read more
Try and go on a weekday (totally pro if you or a friend are a member) and visit the rainforest exhibit.
sam tripodiMarch 13, 2009The Planetarium! Go early on a weekday. Don't go on a school holiday. When you arrive, go directly to the Planetarium and get your pass for the show.
Ask questions! Everyone at the academy are so nice and are happy to tell you more about anything there!
Thatgal JillDecember 14, 2013Have an older child? Check out the new Jr. Scientist your with exploration tool backpack.
Bryan MeyersSeptember 25, 2010On free museum day skip the lines a get a membership it'll pay for its self after two visits
One of my place in the city... love the planetarium and love the aquarium...
10:30am is Penguin feeding time! Get there early Read more
David CovellOctober 22, 2010Journey to the Stars is only showing in the planetarium for another couple weeks. Hurry and check it out! Incredible.
Marsee HenonFebruary 2, 2010Ride a metal turtle and look for information on the 89-foot schooner Academy that set sail in June 1905.
Rachel GillMay 3, 2010
Sanket AmberkarNovember 8, 2009go early for the planetarium passes. they go quickly. also check out the naturalist center on the 2nd flr 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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