California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is an amazing place that we keep coming back to. It's spacious and packed with so much to see and explore. One of our favorite parts is taking the elevator down from the rainforest to the aquarium-it's such a fun transition. The large tank in the aquarium always captures our attention, and we can spend a long time just watching the marine life. Cloud, the white alligator, is absolutely adorable! The special dinosaur exhibits are always impressive and worth se

Located at 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, this museum is a standout destination that combines science, sustainability, and immersive design. Inside, you'll find a world-class aquarium, a planetarium with rotating shows, a four-story rainforest dome, and natural history exhibits-all under a living roof covered in native plants. The layout is intuitive, and interactive displays make it engaging for all ages. It's a place where education meets wonder, and every corner offers something new to

The Cal Academy of Sciences has many distinct science exhibits under one giant, wide roof. The lower level houses the Steinhart Aquarium, which includes a California-coast habitat with Garibaldi, anemones, and sea bass. The main floor holds part of their large collection of taxidermy specimens from local and international ecosystems, including California bobcat, raccoon, African wild dogs, antelope, and gorilla. The Morrison Planetarium is a 75-foot dome and runs scheduled shows. The grounds inc

Wow this place was awesome! A great place for all ages to enjoy. View dinosaur bones and many marine species. A Huge indoor atrium that is home to many different species of butterflies that fly everywhere around you...its quite an exciting experience. On the bottom level is the aquarium with many tanks with colorful fish and coral reefs. There is also a natural history museum with life size animals in picturesque settings. Wait there is more...A giant rooftop garden that overlooks golden gate pa

Wonderful place to visit! Loved the jungle environment full of birds and butterflies. The planetarium exhibit was great. Lots of interactive exhibits. The aquarium is large and has a good variety of animals. Loved looking at the tide pools. The minerals and African exhibits are smaller but nice. Loved the penguins. They have a dining area with ok food. The large entrance moves people in quickly, especially if you bought your tickets in advance.