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San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket

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Visit San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences with this entry ticket. Explore different exhibits at the world's only all-in-one aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • General entry ticket
    • All exhibits and shows
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Meet nearly 60,000 animal residents, from playful penguins to a white alligator!
  • Explore hands-on exhibits and enjoy a diverse range of public programs.
  • Gain entry to all shows and exhibits with new exhibits opening every year.
  • Explore curious connections at California: State of Nature–new exhibit now open!
  • Feel a sense of wonder as you discover the magic of the natural world.

Description

Discover the California Academy of Sciences located in the heart of Golden Gate Park where you can experience the only place on Earth with an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all in one day. With hands-on exhibitions, shows, and public programs, you’re in for an action-packed science adventure.

This holiday season the California Academy of Sciences will be buzzing with wintry activities for all ages. From Nov. 23 through Jan. 5, ‘Tis the Season for Science offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with baby reindeer, camels, and yaks, plus partake in festive daily programming like music, dance, and magic performances, falling snow, icy science experiments, seasonal storytime, and more!

PLUS
Plunge into the world’s deepest living indoor coral reef, home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species. Meet a colony of playful penguins in African Hall. Then pay a visit to the iconic alligator with albinism, Claude.

Explore the wonders of our majestic state at our new exhibit, California: State of Nature, to see just how big, bold, and biodiverse nature can be. From forests to deserts, coasts to cities–explore the surprising and unexpected connections between species, places, and people that enable California to thrive with scientific specimens, engaging interactives, illuminating multimedia, fascinating models, and more!

Catch the latest immersive show in the 75-foot planetarium, taking you on a spectacular journey to the far reaches of the universe, featuring different themes at varying times throughout the day. Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest teeming with life – from free-flying birds to exotic reptiles, amphibians, and more.
Investigate hundreds of specimens and dabble in hands-on activities for children and adults alike in the Naturalist Center.

The adventure continues outside with unique rooftop views on the 2.5 acre living roof. Then, take an opportunity to activate your child’s curiosity about the natural world in our outdoor nature play and exploration space, Wander Woods.

Good to know before you go
  • Valid, physical photo ID is required for all guests ages 18+
  • Children under 4 are not permitted inside the Planetarium
  • While guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test, we still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Students (with ID)
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    3-17 years
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