About this site
Golden Gate Park science museum combining aquarium, planetarium, rainforest and natural-history collections.
Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster
Wildlife & Aquariums
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco · United States
USATicket required37.7699° N · 122.4661° WMuseum / Aquarium
Visit today
- Last entry
- Last general museum entry is 4:00 PM; Thursday NightLife last entry is 9:00 PM. Osher Rainforest last entry is 4:30 PM (7:30 PM during NightLife).
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes; date-specific advance tickets recommended.
Getting there
- Accessibility
- The Academy publishes dedicated accessibility guidance and provides accessible visitor services throughout the museum.
Know before you go
- House rules
- Public hours: Monday–Saturday 9:30 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. Thursday NightLife is 6:00–10:00 PM for guests 21+ with ID.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Official channels
Map & location
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
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