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Location
Parking
Parking available; directions and parking information provided on website
Visitor tip
Don't miss the penguin feeding at 10:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m., and book planetarium show reservations in advance as they fill up quickly.
Best time
Visit during member-exclusive early hours (8:30-9:30 a.m. or 10-11 a.m.) if you have a membership to experience exhibits with minimal crowds and enjoy the rainforest and aquarium more comfortably.
About California Academy of Sciences
Museum with science exhibits & research. Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Exhibits
- Steinhart Aquarium, Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, Kimball Natural History Museum, Tiny Chef exhibit, Vivid: Immerse Your Senses exhibit
- Admission
- General admission tickets available; memberships start at $99
What visitors say
We had a great time at the California Academy of Sciences on a Saturday in February! Parking was a breeze, and we quickly made our way to the main entrance, scanned our tickets, and stepped inside. The exhibits were amazing, with an…
I visited during the summer and had an amazing experience. We spent almost the entire day there — there’s so much to see and learn! It’s definitely a must-visit if you have kids, but adults will enjoy it just as much. Animal lovers…
California Academy of Sciences offers an incredibly interactive experience whether you love science or just looking for a family friendly place. I love that this place is highly engaging, you can touch some display for first hand…
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Did You Know?
- The California Academy of Sciences features a 75-foot dome Morrison Planetarium that runs scheduled shows under one of the largest natural history museum roofs in the world
- The museum operates member-exclusive early access hours (8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.) allowing members to explore exhibits before general admission opens
- The Steinhart Aquarium includes a live coral reef habitat with scheduled diver feedings visible to visitors, integrating interactive marine biology education
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