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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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Allie FoleyJanuary 14, 2011
I'm with everyone else. Thursday Nightlife can't be beat! No kids. (unless you count those who just turned 21)
Diane OrrAugust 25, 2009
Hung out with the butterflies in the rain forest--so cool. It is warm in there, so dress in layers.
Joe ZhuMay 17, 2013
Probably even days
Mike CamptonSeptember 16, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Get your science on.
Joel PeachJanuary 19, 2010
Go to Nightlife, but check out the planetarium and get on the roof if it's clear.
Sai Teja Pratap SuramDecember 31, 2013
Disaster except for the planetarium. The entire thing is a disappointment.
Sabrina WilliamsNovember 18, 2012
Crazy busy on Saturdays
Martin BomMarch 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Use your aaa card!
Alma LopezAugust 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Check Early Explorer's cove for kids younger than 5
Marie BaillargeonDecember 27, 2011
Planetarium! Rainforest!
Zak PhillipsMarch 17, 2012
Bring alot of money for the food
Jay LaraMarch 17, 2010
Every third Wednesday of the month is free!
David YoungNovember 8, 2010
New Planetarium show- Life A Cosmic Event - narrated by Jodie Foster
Jim RAugust 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Check out NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences! Read more
Gerald HallSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Look for the cheetah in the tree
Gonzalo GeraldoFebruary 20, 2012
This place is amazing
Minerva XiangApril 17, 2010
Always bring a lunch because the restuarants can cost a lot of money.
Eric HaeusslerFebruary 17, 2012
See the albino alligator
Michael KeatingNovember 4, 2011
BYI date to Night Life
Mariko TamakiJanuary 16, 2012
Free wifi!
MarcDecember 11, 2011
Wifi Free!
adrienne arieffMarch 25, 2010
Go with your children. Especially if they are under 7.
Henry (DJ Apollo) KielarowskiJanuary 24, 2010
The big green lizard on the fourth spiral in the rain forest is my friend!!!
Elena QianAugust 27, 2009
check out the living roof...really cool, I want my next home with a roof like that ;)
Zsófia PrinczAugust 11, 2011
b-class science museum
NedraApril 9, 2010
Thursday Nights Nightlife at the Academy of Sciences. Bars open and 21+.
MissRebel32April 23, 2010
Wants to check out the night life @ the California Academy of Sciences
SelbeMay 5, 2010
4 hours is not enough time to see all of CAS, all day event.
LosAugust 1, 2010
Was just there an hour ago, and wow, I definitely will be coming back...
Ann LongJune 5, 2010
Nightlife - so much better than the daytime
Tantek ÇelikMarch 6, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Just go. It rocks. Could spend hours there. Hours. Probably even days.
Kirtan PatelNovember 20, 2011
roofroofroofroofroof
Jason KusnerNovember 7, 2010
worth the visit
Tom OlsonMay 13, 2011
Don't bother getting a hot dog here.
Renee S.July 30, 2011
Members for over 10 years, not anymore! Not worth it, if you must go wait for free Wed.
Roger K.March 5, 2010
Show your muni pass or transfer for a discount.
Imanol EkeJanuary 10, 2011
Free wifi :)
Johnny ClarkeNovember 2, 2009
The third thursday is a free day to see the albino aligator
porshaAugust 1, 2010
Go to Cal Academy - check out the humemongous mammals
Ruddha CANovember 13, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Look inside CA...
Phil KimJanuary 1, 2011
AAA for $3 discount
David ThompsonApril 19, 2010
Watch the penguin feeding at 10:30 & 3:30
eh?September 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
So this place is all about preservation and sustainability.... And their gift shop is filled with shitty useless made-in-China plastic crap. I'm so confused.
MarikoDecember 9, 2009
Been here 5+ times
What am amazing place. You gotta try it out!
Rebecca PangNovember 4, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Free WiFi!
Abel CastilloMarch 16, 2012
Not enough time in the world for a 5 year old here!
Ruddha CAApril 8, 2011
Been here 50+ times
NightLIfe Rules like MotherEarth
PeachesJanuary 2, 2010
Take kiddos to the CA Academy of Sciences Museum Read more
david benardoApril 25, 2011
Yikes! $16 to park for 4 hours.
Tiffany ZinkJuly 22, 2010
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