Skip the line as you visit the California Academy of Sciences - the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a four-story rainforest all under one roof! As this is your pre paid ticket, you will skip all the massive ticket buying lines.
The California Academy of Sciences is devoted to in depth research, educational outreach and will engage you in its many exhibits and programs. Filled with hundreds of exhibits and thousands of animals, the California Academy of Sciences has something for everyone to enjoy. Ideal for a family day out, prepare to be amazed and taught about the planet's diversity and biology.
Planetarium Shows
Lift off from planet Earth and take a jaw-dropping ride to the far reaches of the universe. The Academy's initial program, Fragile Planet, is projected onto a 75-foot (23 meter) diameter screen.
Coral Reef Dives
Meet a coral reef diver who descends into the exhibit to introduce you to the world's deepest living coral reef exhibit.
Penguin Feedings
Meet Pierre, Howard, Ocio and the rest of the African Penguin colony. Marine biologists will answer your questions while feeding and caring for them.
Swamp Talk
Visit the Swamp to learn about some of the Academy's most popular animals, including the albino alligator and the alligator snapping turtles. You'll find out what it takes to care for these amazing creatures, which are native to swamps in the southeastern United States.
Bugs! 3D
Slip on a pair of 3D glasses and check out Bugs! Shot on location in the tropical forests of Borneo, this 25-minute film is premiering in the new Hearst 3D theater.
Schedule details
Africa Hall at the California Academy of Sciences
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Departure Point:
The California Academy of Sciences is located at:
55 Music Concourse Dr.
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, California
Departure Time:
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Saturday: 9:30 - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Pricing information
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Additional information
California Academy of Sciences
Inclusions:
- Admission ticket
- Steinhart Aquarium
- Morrison Planetarium
- Kimball Natural History Museum
- Four-story Rainforests of the World Dome
- Naturalist Center
- Hearst Forum Theatre
Exclusions:
- Formal Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (not required)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Itinerary:
Planetarium Shows
Show times: Every day, every hour on the half hour:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:30am - 4:30am
Coral Reef Dives
Dive times: Everyday at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
Penguin Feedings
Feeding times: Everyday at 10:30 am and 3:30 pm
Penguin Show-n-Tell: Saturday and Sunday at 12:30pm and 1:30pm
Swamp Talk
Starts: Every day at 1:00pm
Bugs! 3D
Show times: Mondays - Saturdays, at the top of every hour, 10 am - 4 pm. On Sundays, at the top of every hour, 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
Local Operator Information:
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