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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

By California Academy of Sciences
4.3 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$62 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket — just present it at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
Please check the website link that can be found in your voucher for the latest information before your visit.

Activity location

  • California Academy of Sciences
    • 55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park
    • 94118-4503, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 55 Music Concourse Dr
    • 55 Music Concourse Drive
    • 94118, San Francisco, California, United States

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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket — just present it at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
Please check the website link that can be found in your voucher for the latest information before your visit.

Price details
AU$61.58 x 1 AdultAU$61.58
Total
Price is AU$61.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedInstant-access admission to the California Academy of Sciences
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFormal tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (not required)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • 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

Activity itinerary

California Academy of Sciences
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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, keep your balance in an earthquake simulator, and more.
Steinhart Aquarium
  • 1h
Celebrating 100 years in 2023! 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
  • 1h
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. There are three different shows you can choose to view with a brand new show coming Autumn 2023! 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.
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCalifornia Academy of Sciences
    • 55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park
    • 94118-4503, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE55 Music Concourse Dr
    • 55 Music Concourse Drive
    • 94118, San Francisco, California, United States

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