San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket

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San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket

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Visit San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences with this entry ticket. Explore different exhibits at the world's only all-in-one aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum.

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Highlights

Meet nearly 60,000 animal residents, from playful penguins to a white alligator!
Explore hands-on exhibits and enjoy a diverse range of public programs.
Gain entry to all shows and exhibits with new exhibits opening every year.
Explore curious connections at California: State of Nature–new exhibit now open!
Feel a sense of wonder as you discover the magic of the natural world.

Description

Discover the California Academy of Sciences located in the heart of Golden Gate Park where you can experience the only place on Earth with an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all in one day. With hands-on exhibitions, shows, and public programs, you’re in for an action-packed science adventure. Make holiday memories that will last a lifetime at the California Academy of Sciences this holiday season. From Nov. 23 through Jan. 5, the Academy will be buzzing with wintry activities for all ages during ‘Tis the Season for Science. This event offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with adorable baby reindeer, camels, and yaks. Twirl under falling snow, watch spirited live performances, and enjoy festive daily programming like music, dance, and magic performances, icy science experiments, seasonal storytime, and more! Plus, meet nearly 60,000 animals eager to offer you their season’s greetings! PLUS Plunge into the world’s deepest living indoor coral reef, home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species. Meet a colony of playful penguins in African Hall. Then pay a visit to the iconic alligator with albinism, Claude. Explore the wonders of our majestic state at our new exhibit, California: State of Nature, to see just how big, bold, and biodiverse nature can be. From forests to deserts, coasts to cities–explore the surprising and unexpected connections between species, places, and people that enable California to thrive with scientific specimens, engaging interactives, illuminating multimedia, fascinating models, and more! Catch the latest immersive show in the 75-foot planetarium, taking you on a spectacular journey to the far reaches of the universe, featuring different themes at varying times throughout the day. Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest teeming with life – from free-flying birds to exotic reptiles, amphibians, and more. Investigate hundreds of specimens and dabble in hands-on activities for children and adults alike in the Naturalist Center. The adventure continues outside with unique rooftop views on the 2.5 acre living roof. Then, take an opportunity to activate your child’s curiosity about the natural world in our outdoor nature play and exploration space, Wander Woods.

Includes

General entry ticket All exhibits and shows (including Tis the Season for Science)

Important Information

Valid, physical photo ID is required for all guests ages 18+ Children under 4 are not permitted inside the Planetarium While guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test, we still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors