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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences

Science Museum, Planetarium, and Aquarium
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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    Safire L.
    "Every Thursday night: DJs, geeky lectures, and drinks... oh my!"(37 Tips)
    Sid S.
    "A beautiful aquarium along with the tropical rainforest tour."(36 Tips)
    Dika M.
    "The planetarium and butterfly exhibit where our favorites."(15 Tips)
    Rochie M.
    "Be sure to visit the Planetarium & the Living Roof!"(11 Tips)
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  • Bret W.heart icon on user image
    Bret WrightApril 5, 2013
    Planetarium!
  • Joe Z.
    Joe ZhuMay 17, 2013
    Probably even days
  • David
    DavidOctober 15, 2010
    Bit pricey but it's worth it!
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CamptonSeptember 16, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Get your science on.
  • Diane O.
    Diane OrrAugust 25, 2009
    Hung out with the butterflies in the rain forest--so cool. It is warm in there, so dress in layers.
  • Sai Teja Pratap S.heart icon on user image
    Sai Teja Pratap SuramDecember 31, 2013
    Disaster except for the planetarium. The entire thing is a disappointment.
  • Martin B.
    Martin BomMarch 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Use your aaa card!
  • Joel P.
    Joel PeachJanuary 19, 2010
    Go to Nightlife, but check out the planetarium and get on the roof if it's clear.
  • Sabrina W.
    Sabrina WilliamsNovember 18, 2012
    Crazy busy on Saturdays
  • Alma L.
    Alma LopezAugust 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check Early Explorer's cove for kids younger than 5
  • Marie B.
    Marie BaillargeonDecember 27, 2011
    Planetarium! Rainforest!
  • Zak P.
    Zak PhillipsMarch 17, 2012
    Bring alot of money for the food
  • Jay L.
    Jay LaraMarch 17, 2010
    Every third Wednesday of the month is free!
  • Jim R.
    Jim RAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences! Read more
  • David Y.
    David YoungNovember 8, 2010
    New Planetarium show- Life A Cosmic Event - narrated by Jodie Foster
  • Gerald H.
    Gerald HallSeptember 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Look for the cheetah in the tree
  • Gonzalo G.
    Gonzalo GeraldoFebruary 20, 2012
    This place is amazing
  • Minerva X.
    Minerva XiangApril 17, 2010
    Always bring a lunch because the restuarants can cost a lot of money.
  • Eric H.
    Eric HaeusslerFebruary 17, 2012
    See the albino alligator
  • Michael K.
    Michael KeatingNovember 4, 2011
    BYI date to Night Life
  • Mariko T.
    Mariko TamakiJanuary 16, 2012
    Free wifi!
  • adrienne a.
    adrienne arieffMarch 25, 2010
    Go with your children. Especially if they are under 7.
  • Marc
    MarcDecember 11, 2011
    Wifi Free!
  • Henry (DJ Apollo) K.
    The big green lizard on the fourth spiral in the rain forest is my friend!!!
  • Elena Q.
    Elena QianAugust 27, 2009
    check out the living roof...really cool, I want my next home with a roof like that ;)
  • Zsófia P.
    Zsófia PrinczAugust 11, 2011
    b-class science museum
  • Nedra
    NedraApril 9, 2010
    Thursday Nights Nightlife at the Academy of Sciences. Bars open and 21+.
  • Selbe
    SelbeMay 5, 2010
    4 hours is not enough time to see all of CAS, all day event.
  • MissRebel32
    MissRebel32April 23, 2010
    Wants to check out the night life @ the California Academy of Sciences
  • Los
    LosAugust 1, 2010
    Was just there an hour ago, and wow, I definitely will be coming back...
  • Ann L.
    Ann LongJune 5, 2010
    Nightlife - so much better than the daytime
  • Kirtan P.heart icon on user image
    Kirtan PatelNovember 20, 2011
    roofroofroofroofroof
  • Jason K.
    Jason KusnerNovember 7, 2010
    worth the visit
  • Tantek Ç.heart icon on user image
    Tantek ÇelikMarch 6, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Just go. It rocks. Could spend hours there. Hours. Probably even days.
  • Renee S.
    Renee S.July 30, 2011
    Members for over 10 years, not anymore! Not worth it, if you must go wait for free Wed.
  • Tom O.
    Tom OlsonMay 13, 2011
    Don't bother getting a hot dog here.
  • Roger K.
    Roger K.March 5, 2010
    Show your muni pass or transfer for a discount.
  • Imanol E.
    Imanol EkeJanuary 10, 2011
    Free wifi :)
  • Johnny C.
    Johnny ClarkeNovember 2, 2009
    The third thursday is a free day to see the albino aligator
  • porsha
    porshaAugust 1, 2010
    Go to Cal Academy - check out the humemongous mammals
  • Ruddha C.
    Ruddha CANovember 13, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Look inside CA...
  • Phil K.
    Phil KimJanuary 1, 2011
    AAA for $3 discount
  • eh?
    eh?September 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    So this place is all about preservation and sustainability.... And their gift shop is filled with shitty useless made-in-China plastic crap. I'm so confused.
  • David T.
    David ThompsonApril 19, 2010
    Watch the penguin feeding at 10:30 & 3:30
  • Rebecca P.
    Rebecca PangNovember 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Free WiFi!
  • Mariko
    MarikoDecember 9, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    What am amazing place. You gotta try it out!
  • Abel C.
    Abel CastilloMarch 16, 2012
    Not enough time in the world for a 5 year old here!
  • Ruddha C.
    Ruddha CAApril 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    NightLIfe Rules like MotherEarth
  • david b.
    david benardoApril 25, 2011
    Yikes! $16 to park for 4 hours.
  • Peaches
    PeachesJanuary 2, 2010
    Take kiddos to the CA Academy of Sciences Museum Read more
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