55 Music Concourse Dr.
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco CA
94118
415.379.8000
Regular Hours:

Daily

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Members' Hours:

Tuesday

8:30 – 9:30 am

Sunday

10:00 – 11:00 am
Closures
Notices

The Academy will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Tickets

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a visit to the California Academy of Sciences - general admission, specialty tours, lectures, sleepovers and more. Ticket types are listed on the right. Live in the area? Consider becoming part of the Academy community with an individual or family membership. Gift tickets and memberships are also available.

 

San Francisco CityPass

SAVE 48% with San Francisco CityPASS. Get unlimited cable car rides & admission to 5 must-see San Francisco attractions.

City Pass

Go San Francisco Card

With the Go San Francisco Card, you'll get access to over 57 attractions.

 
Ages 3 and under are free.
 
Please note:
 
  • The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first-come first-served basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pickup a show pass. In addition, please remember that the show is not appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.
 
Questions? Call (888) 670-4433. Thank you!
 

Admission Tickets

   

General Admission

NightLife

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Teachers Tickets

   

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Academy Partner Tickets

   

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Ticket Use

   

Tickets are non-refundable and valid for one-time use within a period of one year, starting the day they're purchased. They expire one year from the last day of the month in which they were purchased.

Tickets may be applied toward an Academy membership when you visit. Learn More

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