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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
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Golden Gate Park
About
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.
New Exhibits! Vivid: Immerse Your Senses opens May 22, 2026. An all-new exhibit, Vivid: Immerse Your Senses invites you to step into an unforgettable, embodied experience that awakens the senses and unlocks hidden worlds and unexpected perspectives. Be transported to six unique ecosystems that reveal Earth's myster...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Filipino & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
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Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Filipino & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences
Formal tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
55 Music Concourse Dr
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
2
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
3
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
4
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
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
5
Golden Gate Park
California Academy of Sciences is located within Golden Gate Park
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
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Golden Gate Park
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$49.00
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About
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.
New Exhibits! Vivid: Immerse Your Senses opens May 22, 2026. An all-new exhibit, Vivid: Immerse Your Senses invites you to step into an unforgettable, embodied experience that awakens the senses and unlocks hidden worlds and unexpected perspectives. Be transported to six unique ecosystems that reveal Earth's myster...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Filipino & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Filipino & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences