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Keep up with your favorite creatures by visiting for free all year long—and support our research, education, and access initiatives while you're at it. The California Academy of Sciences is a science museum—and scientific and educational institution—located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
The California Academy of Sciences is a research institute and natural history museum in San Francisco, California, that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world, housing over 46 million specimens.
About Us. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Life-changing moments. World-changing science. We’re an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for ...
From deep sea to deep space, your Academy ticket is your passport to science adventures. Explore our exhibits, public programs, events, and more.
The California Academy of Sciences is open every day of the year—and you can explore it all with a single ticket. See our hours, ticket prices, free days, and more. Use our Plan-Ahead Pricing calendar to lock in the lowest ticket price when buying at least one day in advance.
Enjoy science safely: Please check our Health & Safety page for the latest vaccination and mask recommendations before your visit. Plan ahead and save: Buy your tickets at least 3 days in advance to save $3-5 or more per ticket and guarantee availability on busy days.
The Academy's Steinhart Aquarium is home to 1,000+ unique animal species, cutting-edge interactive exhibits, and the world's largest living indoor coral reef. Come face-to-fin with nearly 60,000 animals—from deep-sea oddities to Claude, our alligator with albinism.
