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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Location San Francisco, California, USA
$49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The California Academy of Sciences offers a unique blend of an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one roof. Enjoy instant access with your ticket, allowing you to skip the kiosk and head straight to the entrance.

  • 🐠 Explore hands-on exhibits featuring the bones of some of the planet's largest inhabitants and meet the charming African penguin colony during feeding sessions.
  • 🌍 Discover nearly 400 specimens from the Academy's renowned geology collection and delve into California's unique species in the exhibit California: State of Nature!
  • 🐟 Experience the Steinhart Aquarium, home to nearly 60,000 live animals across more than 1,000 species, including a deep living indoor coral reef.
  • 🌌 Immerse yourself in the Morrison Planetarium's 75-foot dome with award-winning shows that take you on a journey through galaxies and the inner workings of our planet.
  • 🌳 Walk through a lush four-story rainforest filled with over 1,600 plants and animals, including free-flying birds, exotic reptiles, and giant Amazonian fish.
  • 📍 Conveniently located in Golden Gate Park, the Academy is easily accessible by public transportation with options nearby.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible facilities ensure comfort for all guests, with all areas and surfaces designed for easy navigation.
  • 🍽️ Grab-and-go sustainable food and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café and Terrace Restaurant.
  • 🎟️ Planetarium passes are included with admission and can be reserved at the pass pick-up desk across from the planetarium entrance.

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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
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  • Instant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences
  • Gratuities (not required)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Formal tour

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Golden Gate Park
    California Academy of Sciences is located within Golden Gate Park

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

    Location San Francisco, California, USA
    $49
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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