California Academy of Sciences Hours and Timings

At a Glance

• Gain daytime access to explore the California Academy of Sciences’ diverse exhibits, including its aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and more.

Highlights

• Discover a vast indoor coral reef home to thousands of marine creatures.
• Visit the African Hall to observe the lively penguin colony and its newest additions.
• Enjoy planetarium shows projected on a 75-foot dome at various daily times.
• Explore a soaring four-story rainforest showcasing numerous bird, reptile, and amphibian species.
• Engage with interactive displays and activities suitable for visitors of all ages.
• Witness special programs like daily Penguin Feeding and Coral Reef Dive events.
• Experience panoramic views from the living roof and allow children to enjoy the outdoor nature play area.

What’s Included

• Daytime entry to the California Academy of Sciences.
• Access to all exhibitions and planetarium shows throughout the day.
• Opportunity to partake in interactive daily programming offered at the venue.
• Admission to special events such as Penguin Feeding and Coral Reef Dive demonstrations.

Good to Know

• The Planetarium’s capacity is limited, and some shows might not be suitable for children under 7; the minimum age to attend is 4 years.
• Visitors typically spend approximately 4 to 5 hours to fully experience the museum.
• Children aged 2 years and younger can enter free of charge without a ticket.
• The ticket remains valid for one year from the date it was purchased.
• The ticket is open-dated, allowing flexibility in choosing the visit day.
• The venue is wheelchair accessible.
• Getting to the museum is convenient via public transportation, including the wheelchair-accessible N-Judah Muni Metro streetcar to 9th Avenue and Irving Street, bus line 44 to Tea Garden Drive, and bus line 5 to 8th Avenue and Fulton Street.

Cancellation Policy

• This ticket is fully refundable up to 24 hours before the start of the event.