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California Academy of Sciences
Science Museum, Planetarium, and Aquarium
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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"Every Thursday night: DJs, geeky lectures, and drinks... oh my!"(37 Tips)
"A beautiful aquarium along with the tropical rainforest tour."(36 Tips)
"The planetarium and butterfly exhibit where our favorites."(15 Tips)
"Be sure to visit the Planetarium & the Living Roof!"(11 Tips)
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bennJanuary 26, 2011the academy cafe has the best mac & cheese. seriously. i'd fly up here again just for that.
NapoleonJune 7, 2010Free cell phone tour: call (415) 294-3602. If you see this sign, enter the number in the red square and the # (pound) sign to learn more about the item.
- Doug SkinnerJanuary 2, 2010See architecture that integrates with nature. Do you know the power of bat guano? Reward yourself with a donation to the scientists. Read more
Try and go on a weekday (totally pro if you or a friend are a member) and visit the rainforest exhibit.
Ask questions! Everyone at the academy are so nice and are happy to tell you more about anything there!
sam tripodiMarch 13, 2009The Planetarium! Go early on a weekday. Don't go on a school holiday. When you arrive, go directly to the Planetarium and get your pass for the show.
Thatgal JillDecember 14, 2013Have an older child? Check out the new Jr. Scientist your with exploration tool backpack.
Bryan MeyersSeptember 25, 2010On free museum day skip the lines a get a membership it'll pay for its self after two visits
David CovellOctober 22, 2010Journey to the Stars is only showing in the planetarium for another couple weeks. Hurry and check it out! Incredible.
One of my place in the city... love the planetarium and love the aquarium...
10:30am is Penguin feeding time! Get there early Read more
Marsee HenonFebruary 2, 2010Ride a metal turtle and look for information on the 89-foot schooner Academy that set sail in June 1905.
heidi petersenSeptember 30, 2011Be careful at nightlife, they are mean/nitpicky/bureaucratic about reentry and no one warns you. I was outside, if you count academy property by ticket booth outside, for one minute. Ripoff.
Rachel GillMay 3, 2010
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr)
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
At: Golden Gate Park
Explore a coral reef, the Amazon and outer space—all in one day. Only at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
Closed until 9:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 379-8000
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"Get the food here. It's amazing and not too pricey. Best museum food ever, hands down - it's a lot better than most restaurants. Bonus: it's a good break from the crowds (kids) too"
Colin Musselman - 7.7
"Amazing rainforest within a museum... The golden web spider is unbelievable."
Fi Vei - 7.2
"So pretty! A must see :)"
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- 9.1
"Truly fascinating museum and great architecture - a must visit when you are around the Golden Gate Park."
Kursad Albayraktaroglu - 9.6
"Beautiful Park. It's huge. You can easily spend a whole day (or more) discovering all the little treats hidden in it."
Simon Rojas - 8.6
"A must to visit beautiful, peaceful & calm as Japanese people Experience the aroma & taste of green tea, Sencha & nuts tarts delightful Dont miss the fun discovering the wisdom in their fortune cookie"
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