California Academy of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Drive | Golden Gate Park
San Francisco CA 94122

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One of the 'Greenest' Museums in the World - Platinum LEED certified

Upcoming Closure: Tuesday, September 29 (Full Closure)

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. Every visit supports the Academy’s mission to regenerate the natural world.

Hours

Open 365 days a year!

Public Hours
Monday - Saturday | 9:30am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Sunday | 11am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID) | 6pm-10pm (last entry 9pm)

Osher Rainforest hours
Monday–Saturday: 10am - 4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30pm)
Sunday: 11am - 4:45pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6pm - 7:45pm (last entry 7:30pm)

Morrison Planetarium showtimes
Reservations required. Please note that planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.