California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences, based in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof. Inside one of the greenest museums in the world, visitors find exhibits and experiences that can only be seen at the Academy including nearly 60,000 animals living in the aquarium, the four-story rainforest with its free-flying birds and butterflies, one of the most accurate digital planetariums in the world, a variety of interactive programs and activities, and more!

With the California Academy of Sciences: General Admission Ticket (Non-Peak) , you’ll experience the following highlights:

• Steinhart Aquarium - Highlights include the Philippine Coral Reef, the California Coast tank, and Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed.
• Osher Rainforest - A glass dome houses the four-story living rainforest, where birds and butterflies fly freely among lush tropical trees, plants, and other animals from around the world.
• Living Roof - Visit our rolling green roof for views of Golden Gate Park and beyond. California wildflowers bloom in spring while dozens of native plants provide habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies year-round.
• African Penguins - Visit our colony of charismatic South African birds. Join a biologist for penguin feedings at 10:30 am and 3 pm daily.
• The Swamp - Meet its most famous resident, Claude, an albino American alligator, who shares his home with a trio of prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtles.
• Morrison Planetarium - Reserve a ticket (free with admission) at the Planetarium kiosk to see our newest show, Expedition Reef.

Valid for one (1) day admission during regularly scheduled operating hours (blockout dates apply).

Please note, reservations are required for the planetarium.

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2026:

• 4/4/26 — 4/19/26
• 5/23/26 — 5/25/26
• 6/19/26 — 6/21/26
• 7/1/26 — 7/31/26
• 8/1/26 — 8/16/26
• 9/5/26 — 9/7/26
• 10/10/26 — 10/12/26
• 11/11/26
• 11/21/26 — 11/29/26
• 12/19/26 — 1/3/27

2027:

• 1/16/27 — 1/18/27
• 2/13/27 — 2/15/27
• 4/3/27 — 4/18/27
• 5/29/27 — 5/31/27
• 6/18/27 — 6/20/27

Present your tickets on a mobile device (or printed tickets) at the box office/kiosk for admission.

California Academy of Sciences is located at 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118.

Valid for one (1) day admission during regularly scheduled operating hours (blockout dates apply).

Please check the attraction's direct website for the most up-to-date operating hours.

Planetarium seat tickets (free with admission) can be reserved at the planetarium kiosk upon arrival, and are subject to availability.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, ticket expires in full on June 30, 2027.

The California Academy of Sciences, based in San Franciscos Golden Gate Park, is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof. Inside one of the greenest museums in the world, visitors find exhibits and experiences that can only be seen at the Academy including nearly 60,000 animals living in the aquarium, the four-story rainforest with its free-flying birds and butterflies, one of the most accurate digital planetariums in the world, a variety of interactive programs and activities, and more!

With the California Academy of Sciences: General Admission Ticket (Peak), you’ll experience the following highlights:

• Steinhart Aquarium - Highlights include the Philippine Coral Reef, the California Coast tank, and Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed.
• Osher Rainforest - A glass dome houses the four-story living rainforest, where birds and butterflies fly freely among lush tropical trees, plants, and other animals from around the world.
• Living Roof - Visit our rolling green roof for views of Golden Gate Park and beyond. California wildflowers bloom in spring while dozens of native plants provide habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies year-round.
• African Penguins - Visit our colony of charismatic South African birds. Join a biologist for penguin feedings at 10:30 am and 3 pm daily.
• The Swamp - Meet its most famous resident, Claude, an albino American alligator, who shares his home with a trio of prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtles.
• Morrison Planetarium - Reserve a ticket (free with admission) at the Planetarium kiosk to see our newest show, Expedition Reef.

Valid for one (1) day admission on the following peak dates during regularly scheduled operating hours:

2026:

• 4/4/26 — 4/19/26
• 5/23/26 — 5/25/26
• 6/19/26 — 6/21/26
• 7/1/26 — 7/31/26
• 8/1/26 — 8/16/26
• 9/5/26 — 9/7/26
• 10/10/26 — 10/12/26
• 11/11/26
• 11/21/26 — 11/29/26
• 12/19/26 — 1/3/27 

2027:

• 1/16/27 — 1/18/27
• 2/13/27 — 2/15/27
• 4/3/27 — 4/18/27
• 5/29/27 — 5/31/27
• 6/18/27 — 6/20/27

Please note, reservations are required for the planetarium.

View all Museums if you're looking for other museum discount tickets.

Present your tickets on a mobile device (or printed tickets) at the box office/kiosk for admission.

California Academy of Sciences is located at 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118.

Valid for one (1) visit on the following peak dates during regularly scheduled operating hours:

2026:

• 4/4/26 — 4/19/26
• 5/23/26 — 5/25/26
• 6/19/26 — 6/21/26
• 7/1/26 — 7/31/26
• 8/1/26 — 8/16/26
• 9/5/26 — 9/7/26
• 10/10/26 — 10/12/26
• 11/11/26
• 11/21/26 — 11/29/26
• 12/19/26 — 1/3/27

2027:

• 1/16/27 — 1/18/27
• 2/13/27 — 2/15/27
• 4/3/27 — 4/18/27
• 5/29/27 — 5/31/27
• 6/18/27 — 6/20/27

Please check the attraction's direct website for the most up-to-date operating hours.

Planetarium seat tickets (free with admission) can be reserved at the planetarium kiosk upon arrival, and are subject to availability.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, ticket expires in full on June 30, 2027.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose two (2) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 20+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to two (2) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Valid for two (2) attraction visits within 30 days from activation at the first attraction. If unused, pass expires one (1) year from date of purchase.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose three (3) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 20+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to three (3) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Valid for three (3) attraction visits within 30 days from activation at the first attraction. If unused, pass expires one (1) year from date of purchase.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose four (4) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 20+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to four (4) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Valid for four (4) attraction visits within 30 days from activation at the first attraction. If unused, pass expires one (1) year from date of purchase.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose five (5) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 20+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to five (5) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Valid for five (5) attraction visits within 30 days from activation at the first attraction. If unused, pass expires one (1) year from date of purchase.

Discover over 25 top San Francisco attractions and save up to 50% with Go City. Your All-Inclusive Pass gives you one (1) day to see and experience as much of the city as possible. Discover the Golden City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, enjoy amazing views on a San Francisco Bay Cruise, explore the world's most infamous prison Alcatraz Island, discover underwater life at Aquarium of the Bay and more. The more you see, the more you save!

Your All-Inclusive Pass includes:

• Access to 25+ attractions, tours and activities for one (1) day
• Must-do experiences including the hop-on hop-off bus tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
• Popular museums such as Escape from the Rock and the Walt Disney Museum
• Digital pass and handy city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home before you go

Click here: San Francisco All-Inclusive Guidebook to see a list of participating attractions. (note: attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

E-ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, E-Ticket will expire one (1) year from date of purchase.

Discover over 25 top San Francisco attractions and save up to 50% with Go City. Your All-Inclusive Pass gives you two (2) days to see and experience as much of the city as possible. Discover the Golden City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, enjoy amazing views on a San Francisco Bay Cruise, explore the world's most infamous prison Alcatraz Island, discover underwater life at Aquarium of the Bay and more. The more you see, the more you save!

Your All-Inclusive Pass includes:

• Access to 25+ attractions, tours and activities for two (2) consecutive days
• Must-do experiences including the hop-on hop-off bus tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
• Popular museums such as Escape from the Rock and the Walt Disney Museum
• Digital pass and handy city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home before you go

Click here: San Francisco All-Inclusive Guidebook to see a list of participating attractions. (note: attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

E-ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, E-Ticket will expire one (1) year from date of purchase.

Discover over 25 top San Francisco attractions and save up to 50% with Go City. Your All-Inclusive Pass gives you three (3) days to see and experience as much of the city as possible. Discover the Golden City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, enjoy amazing views on a San Francisco Bay Cruise, explore the world's most infamous prison Alcatraz Island, discover underwater life at Aquarium of the Bay and more. The more you see, the more you save!

Your All-Inclusive Pass includes:

• Access to 25+ attractions, tours and activities for three (3) consecutive days
• Must-do experiences including the hop-on hop-off bus tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
• Popular museums such as Escape from the Rock and the Walt Disney Museum
• Digital pass and handy city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home before you go

Click here: San Francisco All-Inclusive Guidebook to see a list of participating attractions. (note: attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

E-ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, E-Ticket will expire one (1) year from date of purchase.

Go City gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Choose three (3) top San Francisco experiences and explore at your own pace - you have 30 days to use your Explorer Pass. With 20+ hand-picked options to choose from, save up to 50% and enjoy the best of the Golden City. Marvel at the natural world when exploring the aquarium, planetarium and rainforest - all under one roof at California Academy of Sciences, see the sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or escape Alcatraz Island - this pass is perfect if you want to tick a few firm favorites off your bucket list and save money.

Your Explorer Pass includes:

• Access to three (3) attractions
• Popular experiences including museums, bike rental and bus tour
• Digital pass and city guide - download to your mobile device or print at home

To see the full list of participating attractions, click here: San Francisco Explorer Guide  (Attractions can change without notice)

View all Go City Multi-Attraction Passes if you’re looking for other discount multi-attraction passes.

Save time with direct entry to attractions on your mobile device — simply show your pass using your smartphone! Your pass will be immediately available for download as a mobile pass on your smartphone device. You may also print your pass if you prefer a hard copy.

This ticket is non-refundable.

Valid for three (3) attraction visits within 30 days from activation at the first attraction. If unused, pass expires one (1) year from date of purchase.