The California Academy of Sciences, based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, is home to an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum–all under one living roof! Inside one of the greenest museums in the world, visitors can find captivating experiences including nearly 60,000 live animals, with new exhibits added every year.
Exhibits include:
Steinhart Aquarium – This over one-hundred-year-old aquarium is home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species.
Osher Rainforest – Mingle with free-flying birds and butterflies inside a glass dome filled with a lush four-story rainforest.
Morrison Planetarium – Catch an 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.
Kimball Natural History Museum – Explore hands-on exhibits as you stroll beneath the bones of some of the planet's largest inhabitants.
New Exhibit: California: State of Nature
A colourful new exhibition that reveals the surprising connections between people, places, and species that make our state thrive. Explore hands-on interactives, multi-sensory displays, stunning specimens, test your balance in an earthquake simulator, and more!
Please note:
- 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.
