California Academy of Sciences

Highlights

  • California Academy of Sciences

  • Check out the Steinhart Aquarium

  • See the wonder of space in the Morrison Planetarium

  • Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest

  • Kimball Natural History Museum

Summary

Life-changing moments. World-changing science. We’re an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-64 years)
$35.50
Youth: (3-17 years)
$27.75
Student: (18-120 years)
$31.00
Senior: (65-120 years)
$31.00
Commentary
Meeting Point

55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, 94118, US

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Make your way to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, where the California Academy of Sciences is located. Breeze right past the long ticket lines, and head into this super-popular attraction that includes a planetarium and a 4-story rain forest, The Steinhart Aquarium and The Kimball Natural History Museum and trace the milestones of our own species' fascinating history, and meet a colony of entertaining  African penguins. No trip would be complete without a visit to see Claude the Albino Alligator.

What’s included?

  • Entrance ticket to California Academy of Sciences

  • Interactive exhibits

  • Skip the line

  • Souvenirs

  • VIP Experiences

  • Food and Drink

Things to know

Before you book

  • Proof of up-to-date vaccination required

  • Advance reservations strongly recommended

Before you go

  • Reserve Morrison Planetarium as soon as you arrive

  • Enjoy at your own pace

  • Masks are required in all areas

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

All guests ages 12+ must provide proof of up-to-date vaccination, including a booster shot, in order to enter the Academy, and all guests ages 2+ must wear a well-fitted mask while indoors.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Life-changing moments. World-changing science. We’re an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe.

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