See why the California Academy of Sciences is the Bay Area's most popular museum.
At the only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-natural history museum on Earth, adventure is around every corner.
- Marvel at the deepest living coral reef tank on Earth.
- Have an out-of-galaxy experience in our 75-foot planetarium.
- Trek through a butterfly-filled four-story tropical rainforest.
Steinhart Aquarium
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Our world-renowned aquarium is home to nearly 40,000 live animals representing over 900 separate species. Introduce yourself to these aquarium all-stars:
Morrison Planetarium
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Morrison Planetarium is one of the largest and most advanced all-digital domes in the world—and your admission ticket includes unlimited showtimes.
- Now playing: Expedition Reef! Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you dive world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems.
Osher Rainforest
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Our lush, four-story rainforest is a slice of tropical paradise. Newly updated and teeming with exotic birds and butterflies, you'll forget you're in the middle of San Francisco. Be dazzled by:
- Butterflies hatching daily in our new emergence chamber
- 250 colorful, free-flying birds
- Giant Amazonian fish gliding below
Kimball Natural History Museum
![Two Hunter’s hartebeest pose majestically in an African Hall diorama](https://calacademy.org/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_square_460px/public/uploads/2279/images/african-hall-diorama-900x900-0241.jpg?itok=sbNFcIf2&c=c417e56e8cd7aed777dc01e7ee821ee4)
Immerse yourself in hands-on exhibits that examine the past, present, and future of life on Earth. From dramatic displays to high-tech interactives, prepare to be captivated. Don't miss:
- Gems and Minerals: Unearthed, a showcase of our sparkliest specimens
- Color of Life, an exhibit highlighting nature's secret weapon
What to See
Juggling a packed vacation schedule or kids in tow? Our suggested itineraries will ensure your visit is action-packed even if it's time-crunched.
Take a Tour
Interested in learning more about our green building, how our aquarium works, or what lurks in our specimen collections? We've got a tour for that.
Party After Hours
Every Thursday evening, the Academy turns truly wild. Live entertainment, special demos, and creative cocktails make NightLife the place to be for the 21+ crowd.
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