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California Academy of Sciences

Science Museum, Planetarium, and Aquarium

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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California Academy of Sciences

9.4^/10

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Ranked #6 for exhibits in 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)
"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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Silent Disco San FranciscoApril 5, 2012
Thursday night, April 12, 2012 - silent disco dance party with Space Cowboys! Read more
Robert VegaAugust 18, 2010
Must see this place. It is amazing since the remodel. Read more
DJ Twin SpinAugust 6, 2014
Cho hump day family day!
Ruddha CAFebruary 4, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Go to the Planetarium first to pick-up timed passes first and then wonder...Drink
Kait GaissMay 13, 2016
Nightlife on Thursdays.
Mariano GastónJune 1, 2014
Very long line during free days.
Hostelling InternationalAugust 9, 2011
California Academy of Sciences. For a fun & sort of touristy outing - Tricia (USA)
Shane KuhnMarch 26, 2013
Do NOT visit during spring break. Screaming kids make up 90% of the visitors.
M.E StephensMay 24, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Take advantage of the free days they offer to the residents of SF! http://www.calacademy.org/visit/sf_free_days.php Read more
DipikaSeptember 24, 2013
Thursday nightlife- way cheaper
TheAppPlanetAugust 3, 2011
Tech-savvy museum with a portfolio of mobile apps.
Safire L.March 20, 2009
Nightlife! Every Thursday night: DJs, geeky lectures, and drinks... oh my! Where else can you get drunk and learn at the same time? ($10)
Yuki KatnissAugust 18, 2015
Cool academy !! Read more
Megan PajtasApril 6, 2016
Slightly underwhelming for the price.
Lala MamedovAugust 22, 2010
Extreme mammals exhibit is incredible. Must-see.
Monica BlackNovember 1, 2014
So much to explore! 😳
SaraJune 14, 2011
Try not to park downstairs - small spots & the staff are jerks...
Nate LawlerNovember 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Very cool but seems over priced.
Jon BrittonNovember 25, 2009
Been here 100+ times
The third Thursday of every month is a realtime tour of the universe in the planetarium at Nightlife. Read more
Jim GoldsteinOctober 2, 2011
Been here 25+ times
October is Sharktober at the Academy! Load up on Shark stickers
SaliemMay 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Free every third wednesday of the month
Carmen MarinMay 30, 2011
Going to Nightlife is fun, best deal for the Academy! Read more
Marci S.February 9, 2014
Metric system ftw ;)
Atur ShabbasFebruary 14, 2011
Get on the platinum tour. The only way to see the place.
Chris MartinMarch 22, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Universe Update, a special show about current space events! Go to nightlife on the 3rd Thu of the month, immediately go to the planetarium and grab a pass for the 7/8:30 time slot.
Rachel B. W.November 26, 2011
Love their evening events.
Imad MouaddineOctober 20, 2014
Planetarium.
Timothy WongJuly 10, 2010
Check out their website to see when your "free zip code" day is happening.
Crystal HigginsMarch 14, 2010
Thursday's at the Academy - grab a drink, enjoy art and music.
Teresa VuJanuary 19, 2015
Earthquake!
Jenna BollerJanuary 18, 2010
Check out the Children's Eel Garden next to the Philippine coral reef!
Nicki DuganJanuary 11, 2010
It's all about the leafy seadragons (seahorses that look like plants)... And peguins!!
Q MNovember 18, 2011
watch out for dive-bombing butterflies!
Jason CrossMarch 27, 2010
Definitely check out the planetarium. It's not at all like the ones you went to as a kid.
Andy WangMarch 28, 2010
Eat at The Moss Room! Great get away and great food
Patrick ShinNovember 26, 2014
, I oh i 89 the 3
Adri .July 8, 2014
Not worth the $35 entrance if you've already visited museums/aquariums like this. Some tanks were too small for the animals living in them :(
Ana ADecember 15, 2010
Free entrance every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Ronny BudiutamaAugust 13, 2010
awesome museum. Gotta check out the planetarium
Chellie BellJuly 18, 2010
It's Just Great!!! Check Out the Rain Forest & The Planetarium
Derrik DennisNovember 27, 2009
Definitely don't miss the planetarium, the best show there.
T.LOMay 4, 2011
Thursday Nightlife entertainment and cocktails
Alex SilarajsFebruary 20, 2023
Been here 10+ times
Way to crowded nowadays. Too many people and not enough bars.
Katherine LohJanuary 9, 2014
yay science!
John StroppaMay 18, 2012
The planetarium Check it out
Esther CarpenterOctober 30, 2014
Thurs nights 6-10
Dave ZissouFebruary 17, 2013
Where the land meets the sea
DavidOctober 15, 2010
Bit pricey but it's worth it!
Eli HickoxAugust 18, 2014
Rainforest dome
Bret WrightApril 5, 2013
Planetarium!

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