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California Academy of Sciences

When
Visit on your scheduleMonday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed for a private event on Oct. 21
Where
California Academy of Sciences55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
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Cost
Adult (19+) $49.00 / $55.00 peak; Youth (13–18) $45.00 / $49.00 peak; Child (3–12) $39.00 / $45.00 peak; Ages 2 and under Free; EBT cardholders $5; Anytime Admission $59.00; peak pricing in spring break, summer, holiday weekends and Nov–Dec holiday periods
Organizer
California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park combines an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest and natural history museum under one living roof. General admission covers all exhibits. Hours are Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Daytime admission: Anytime Admission $59; Adult (19+) $49 / $55 peak; Youth (13–18) $45 / $49 peak; Child (3–12) $39 / $45 peak; ages 2 and under free; EBT cardholders $5. Peak pricing applies during spring break, summer months, holiday weekends and the November and December holiday periods. Membership from $119/year includes unlimited admission. NightLife on most Thursdays 6–10 p.m. is 21+. The Academy is closed for a private event on Oct. 21.

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Senior, student and free-day pricing is not printed on the tickets page. The Oct. 21 closure is printed without a year.