California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket | 3 hours to 5 hours

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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
2 Adults x $49.00
$98.00
Approx Total
$98.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences
  • Formal tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (not required)

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. 2 New Exhibits in Spring 2025 Dinos Days: Enjoy special themed programming and walk among prehistoric giants as 13 life-size animatronic dinosaurs take over both of the Academy’s outdoor gardens. Opens March 1. Unseen Oceans: Explore the mysterious wonders of the deep sea and discover the latest ocean science with glowing supersized models, an interactive submersible, stunning displays, and more. Opens March 21. IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: Please check the website link that can be found in your voucher for the latest information before your visit.

Itinerary

  • California Academy of Sciences

    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, and more. Plus, uncover the surprising connections between California’s unique species, places, and people in our newest exhibit - California: State of Nature! With scientific specimens, engaging interactives, illuminating multimedia, and fascinating models, we’ve got everything for you to explore our state’s unparalleled biodiversity across four ecosystems.

    1 hour

  • Steinhart Aquarium

    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.

    1 hour

  • Morrison Planetarium

    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. Choose from multiple different award-winning show options and times available each day. 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.

    1 hour

  • N/A

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Golden Gate Park

    California Academy of Sciences is located within Golden Gate Park

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Sustainable, grab-and-go food and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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556 reviews

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  • 5 stars
    317
  • 4 stars
    131
  • 3 stars
    36
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 317 reviews with 5 stars

Academy of Science is a must see!

Published on Jan, 2025

You’re in for an exciting day when you the Academy of Science in San Francisco no matter your age! Hubby and I enjoyed all the exhibits as much as any of the different aged school students visiting. From the planetarium to the aquarium to the rain forest and more, it was phenomenal! A must see!

Great day out

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent exhibits. Aquarium really good. All exhibits had lots of information. Planetarium was brillant

Wunderbar!! Friendly! Life-enhancing!

Published on Dec, 2024

Lovely! Informative! Friendly. Easy to access. A happy birthday gift to me. I liked all the renovations and keeping the eye on the real core of life experiences. I also loved the Butterfly check at the end.

Awesom+e science museum

Published on Dec, 2024

One great thing about the California Academy is that you can actually be *in* the exhibits. You walk through the rainforest, with butterflies flying around you. You can be surrounded by the fish in the aquarium. We stepped outdoors to see the baby reindeer about 6 months old. We were intrigued by the albino alligator. Lots of California natural history and hands-on exhibits. The big downside is that the tickets are very expensive. We splurged and enjoyed our time there and hope to go back.

My Favorite Science Museum including the Design of the Museum Itself

Published on Oct, 2024

This is a wonderful museum, with a very well thought out and fascinating design. We loved all of the natural light that came into the museum, and the garden on the roof! We spent at least an hour inside the ecosphere and loved the path that wound upwards and all of the butterflies and birds! We also greatly enjoyed the vast aquarium on the lower floors. Claude the albino alligator was quite a sight and it was fun to hear all about him from the museum speaker. We also loved the gem and precious stone collection, and the photographic exhibit.

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