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55 Music Concourse Drive San Francisco, CA 94118,
San Francisco,
United States of America
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Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Discover the California Academy of Sciences with this entry ticket and explore its top sites (and hidden ones too): aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, and Natural History Museum all in one day. Plus, meet Claude the alligator, hang out with the African penguin colony and the 60,000 other live animals.Starting from making your way to its location in the center of the Golden Gate Park, enjoy instant access to skip-the-line and just present your ticket at the entrance. Then, you'll start your journey which includes meeting Claude, the American alligator with albinism, hanging out with the African Penguin colony, and the 60,000 other live animals.Learn how it was designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano and will inspire a lifelong curiosity for the natural world. By the end, you'll experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe.
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Important info
- Infants (age 0-2): free admission and no ticket or booking is required
- The usual opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am - 5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am - 5:00pm. These are subject to change
- To reserve a showtime for the planetarium, you'll need to scan the QR code posted in the lobby with your mobile phone as soon as you arrive. The planetarium has limited capacity, and shows may not be appropriate for children under 7 (minimum age: 4 years)
- Exhibits are subject to close/change without notice. Other information is also subject to change
- Students (age 18+) and senior (age 65+) have to show a valid ID
What's included
Entrance fees
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Highlights
Visit a world-class aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof. See the biggest and deepest indoor coral reef in the world. Experience climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican living rainforest. Explore an academy designed by an award-winning architect located in the center of the picturesque Golden Gate Park
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
California Academy of Sciences
Meeting Point
You will meet at 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94118 USA.