California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket in San Francisco
by California Academy of Sciences
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This general admission ticket provides instant entry to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, located inside Golden Gate Park. Visitors can spend about three to five hours exploring four main attractions under one roof. First, explore the natural history exhibits for about one hour. These include large skeletons, nearly 400 geology specimens, and the "California: State of Nature" exhibit, which highlights the biodiversity of California’s ecosystems. Visitors can also watch a biologist feed the African penguin colony and learn about local wildlife. Next, spend around one hour at the Steinhart Aquarium, home to nearly 60,000 animals from over 1,000 species. This includes the world’s deepest indoor coral reef, the Venom exhibit featuring more than a dozen venomous species, and the "Twilight Zone," which displays marine life from the darkest parts of the ocean. Then, visit the Morrison Planetarium for about one hour. The planetarium has a 75-foot dome where visitors can watch one of several show options included with admission. Planetarium show passes are free, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be reserved after arrival by scanning a QR code in the lobby. Note that some shows may not be suitable for children under seven, and children under four are not admitted. Finally, spend about thirty minutes inside the four-story rainforest dome, which contains over 1,600 plants and animals. This space features free-flying birds and butterflies, reptiles, spiders like the golden-silk orb weaver, and large Amazonian fish. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased at the onsite Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant, which offer sustainable grab-and-go options. The Academy sometimes closes early or fully for maintenance, such as closing at 3:00 PM on February 24, 2026, and all day on February 25, 2026. Visitors should check the website before their visit for the latest information.
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What's included
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California Academy of Sciences
Explore hands-on exhibits beneath large animal skeletons and watch a biologist feed the African penguin colony. View nearly 400 geology specimens and visit the "California: State of Nature" exhibit with scientific specimens, interactives, multimedia, and models that highlight California’s biodiversity across four ecosystems. The visit here typically lasts about 60 minutes.
60 min
Steinhart Aquarium
Home to nearly 60,000 live animals spanning more than 1,000 species, this aquarium features the world’s deepest living indoor coral reef. Visit the Venom exhibit with over a dozen species and explore the "Twilight Zone," which presents marine life from the pitch-black ocean depths. Plan to spend about 60 minutes here.
60 min
Morrison Planetarium
The 75-foot dome screen shows visualizations and virtual environments covering galaxies and Earth. Multiple award-winning shows run daily and are included with admission. Planetarium show passes can be reserved by scanning a QR code in the lobby after arrival. Allow about 60 minutes for the planetarium experience.
60 min
Rainforest Dome
Inside a glass dome, this four-story rainforest contains over 1,600 plants and animals. You will see free-flying birds, butterflies, reptiles, golden-silk orb weaver spiders, and large Amazonian fish. The walk through the dome takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Golden Gate Park
The California Academy of Sciences is located within Golden Gate Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket in San Francisco
by California Academy of Sciences
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
This general admission ticket provides instant entry to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, located inside Golden Gate Park. Visitors can spend about three to five hours exploring four main attractions under one roof. First, explore the natural history exhibits for about one hour. These include large skeletons, nearly 400 geology specimens, and the "California: State of Nature" exhibit, which highlights the biodiversity of California’s ecosystems. Visitors can also watch a biologist feed the African penguin colony and learn about local wildlife. Next, spend around one hour at the Steinhart Aquarium, home to nearly 60,000 animals from over 1,000 species. This includes the world’s deepest indoor coral reef, the Venom exhibit featuring more than a dozen venomous species, and the "Twilight Zone," which displays marine life from the darkest parts of the ocean. Then, visit the Morrison Planetarium for about one hour. The planetarium has a 75-foot dome where visitors can watch one of several show options included with admission. Planetarium show passes are free, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be reserved after arrival by scanning a QR code in the lobby. Note that some shows may not be suitable for children under seven, and children under four are not admitted. Finally, spend about thirty minutes inside the four-story rainforest dome, which contains over 1,600 plants and animals. This space features free-flying birds and butterflies, reptiles, spiders like the golden-silk orb weaver, and large Amazonian fish. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased at the onsite Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant, which offer sustainable grab-and-go options. The Academy sometimes closes early or fully for maintenance, such as closing at 3:00 PM on February 24, 2026, and all day on February 25, 2026. Visitors should check the website before their visit for the latest information.
Compare California Academy of Sciences ticket prices
The same admission, priced across 23 sellers. Book with Booking Wolf and earn credit back.
Prices gathered from public seller listings; may vary by date and ticket type.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
California Academy of Sciences
Explore hands-on exhibits beneath large animal skeletons and watch a biologist feed the African penguin colony. View nearly 400 geology specimens and visit the "California: State of Nature" exhibit with scientific specimens, interactives, multimedia, and models that highlight California’s biodiversity across four ecosystems. The visit here typically lasts about 60 minutes.
60 min
Steinhart Aquarium
Home to nearly 60,000 live animals spanning more than 1,000 species, this aquarium features the world’s deepest living indoor coral reef. Visit the Venom exhibit with over a dozen species and explore the "Twilight Zone," which presents marine life from the pitch-black ocean depths. Plan to spend about 60 minutes here.
60 min
Morrison Planetarium
The 75-foot dome screen shows visualizations and virtual environments covering galaxies and Earth. Multiple award-winning shows run daily and are included with admission. Planetarium show passes can be reserved by scanning a QR code in the lobby after arrival. Allow about 60 minutes for the planetarium experience.
60 min
Rainforest Dome
Inside a glass dome, this four-story rainforest contains over 1,600 plants and animals. You will see free-flying birds, butterflies, reptiles, golden-silk orb weaver spiders, and large Amazonian fish. The walk through the dome takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Golden Gate Park
The California Academy of Sciences is located within Golden Gate Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.