California Academy of Sciences

583 reviews

4 hrs

Visit the only place on Earth with an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum — all under one living roof.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Must-sees
Museums
Zoos and aquariums

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$54.00$60.00

Child 4–12 yearsi

$37.80$42.00

Estimated total · $54.00

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Overview

Perfect for all ages - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Your pass is your ticket to a spectacular science journey and what's more, every visit supports the Academy's mission to regenerate the natural world.

Location

55 Music Concourse Drive
94118 San Francisco

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Luca T.
Nov 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. with straightforward entry.

Zara B.
Aug 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. even though it was a busy day.

Ada T.
Mar 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Zara X.
May 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Diego G.
Feb 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Views exceeded our expectations, — glad we prioritized it.

Leo F.
Feb 2025
We’d happily do this again. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Diego A.
May 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Plenty of time to explore afterward, we’d echo the hype online. (Afternoon crowds were predictable.)

Ravi Q.
May 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Yuki X.
Apr 2026
We’d happily do this again. with straightforward entry.

Leo Z.
Feb 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Nadia D.
Dec 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

James H.
Dec 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Highlights matched what was advertised, — glad we prioritized it.

Luca V.
May 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Plenty of time to explore afterward, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Zara E.
Jan 2026
The pace worked well with kids. We learned more than expected in a short visit, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Felix V.
Dec 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

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