California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
Overview
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 ticket — just present it at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
Please check the website link that can be found in your voucher for the latest information before your visit.
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
Please check the website link that can be found in your voucher for the latest information before your visit.
Inclusions
- Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - California Academy of Sciences
What to expect
Visit: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
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, keep your balance in an earthquake simulator, and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Steinhart Aquarium, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
Celebrating 100 years in 2023! 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 learn about the diverse marine life of the pitch-black sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Morrison Planetarium, San Francisco Academy of Science Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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. There are three different shows you can choose to view with a brand new show coming Fall 2023! Planetarium show passes are included in the price of admission and can be reserved at the planetarium pass pick-up desk across from the planetarium entrance.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
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 animals that call these forests home.
Duration: 30 minutes
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, keep your balance in an earthquake simulator, and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Steinhart Aquarium, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
Celebrating 100 years in 2023! 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 learn about the diverse marine life of the pitch-black sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Morrison Planetarium, San Francisco Academy of Science Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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. There are three different shows you can choose to view with a brand new show coming Fall 2023! Planetarium show passes are included in the price of admission and can be reserved at the planetarium pass pick-up desk across from the planetarium entrance.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
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 animals that call these forests home.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note: The rainforest will be closed to the public for infrastructure maintenance from August 21 to November 17, 2023.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Proof of vaccinations, boosters and masks strongly encouraged but not required. For the latest vaccination and mask requirement, please check our website, the link is available in the tickets section
- Sustainable, grab-and-go food and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- For the latest vaccination and mask requirement, please check our website: https://www.calacademy.org/reopening
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kathy C
May 2022
I love the planetarium and the butterflies and we had a sweet young lady help us get around since my husband used a walker. I was so happy to spend our 51 year anniversary at your place.
I love the planetarium and the butterflies and we had a sweet young lady help us get around since my husband used a walker. I was so happy to spend our 51 year anniversary at your place.SPofCT
April 2022
Worth visiting once. Liked the aquariums rain forest sections. Took 30 mins to find parking. Would be a lot of fun for younger kids.
Worth visiting once. Liked the aquariums rain forest sections. Took 30 mins to find parking. Would be a lot of fun for younger kids.Reyna_C
April 2022
My family and I spent over 6 hours at the California Academy of Science and still didn’t see everything it had to offer! My 8 and 9 year old kids especially enjoyed the rainforest with all it’s wonderful reptiles, insects, and butterflies all around us. I especially enjoyed the Natural Sciences e...
My family and I spent over 6 hours at the California Academy of Science and still didn’t see everything it had to offer! My 8 and 9 year old kids especially enjoyed the rainforest with all it’s wonderful reptiles, insects, and butterflies all around us. I especially enjoyed the Natural Sciences exhibit, as well as the evolutionary skeletal displays. We need an additional day to experience it all!Amanda_B
April 2022
This was fun, probably more geared toward families with kids. Best to get there early, before the crowds. The prepaid ticket was helpful.
This was fun, probably more geared toward families with kids. Best to get there early, before the crowds. The prepaid ticket was helpful.527valentinam
April 2022
Great place! We really liked aquarium and planetarium. There is huge park and a lot of different trails. Unfortunately there was a rain, but otherwise we would spend there all day.
Great place! We really liked aquarium and planetarium. There is huge park and a lot of different trails. Unfortunately there was a rain, but otherwise we would spend there all day.Matthew_K
April 2022
The aquatic displays were nice. It was a bit crowded but I think it was because of the time of day we were there.
The aquatic displays were nice. It was a bit crowded but I think it was because of the time of day we were there.