California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

4.2

based on 591 reviews

| San Francisco, United States

Reviews Summary

Varied opinions: many found the Academy engaging, educational, and fun, especially the aquarium and rainforest. Some felt it was overcrowded, overpriced, and underwhelming, with some exhibits closed.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences

Formal tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (not required)

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Planetarium passes are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive at the Academy, scan the QR code posted in the lobby to reserve a showtime. Please note that shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and children under 4 are not permitted.
Sustainable, grab-and-go food and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your...

Duration from 3 Hours to 5 Hours
Skip-the-Line Tickets Available
Group Tour
Max 9 people in the group

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California Academy of Sciences
Explore hands-on exhibits as you stroll beneath the bones of some of the planet's largest inhabitants. Meet the charismatic African penguin colony while a biologist feeds them and answers your questions, be dazzled by nearly 400 dazzling specimens from the Academy's renowned geology collection, and more. Plus, uncover the surprising...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
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Steinhart Aquarium
Home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species, you can experience one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums. Plunge into the world's deepest living indoor coral reef, encounter over a dozen species in the Venom exhibit, and descend into the little-known “Twilight Zone” to...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Morrison Planetarium

The 75-foot planetarium dome screen will immerse you inside cutting-edge visualizations and hyper-realistic virtual environments. From faraway galaxies to the working of our own planet, zoom through the cosmos like never before. Choose from multiple different award-winning show options and times available each day. Planetarium show passes are included in...

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Music Concourse Drive

Step inside a glass dome filled with a lush four-story rainforest teeming with over 1,600 plants and animals. Mingle with free-flying birds and butterflies to exotic reptiles, golden-silk orb weaver spiders, enormous Amazonian fish, and more. At each stage of the journey, you'll come face-to-face with some of the incredible...