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California Academy of Sciences

Visit the California Academy of Sciences, a leading science museum in San Francisco. Walk through a vibrant four-story rainforest, explore marine life at the Steinhart Aquarium, and learn about the universe at the Morrison Planetarium. See the innovative Living Roof and enjoy rotating exhibits that offer something new with every visit.

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Diver in aquarium tank surrounded by colorful fish at California Academy of Sciences.
Galaxy view at California Academy of Sciences Planetarium.
Visitors exploring rainforest exhibit at California Academy of Sciences.
Giraffe exhibits at California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
Two baby reindeer in a fenced area during the Season for Science event.
Orchestra performing at California Academy of Sciences with audience seated in red chairs.
Children playing with bubbles at California Academy of Sciences.
Visitors observing colorful coral reefs at California Academy of Sciences aquarium.
Albino alligator Claude resting on a rock in an exhibit.
Visitors tour the specimen collection at California Academy of Sciences.
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  • Discover the only place where an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum come together for a unique science adventure.

  • Celebrate ‘Tis the Season for Science with adorable baby reindeer, live performances, snowy fun, and festive holiday programming for all ages.

  • Meet over 60,000 incredible creatures, from colorful coral reefs and playful penguins to exotic rainforest birds and the iconic albino alligator Claude.

  • Immerse yourself in California’s biodiversity at California: State of Nature, an interactive exhibit exploring the state’s bold and beautiful ecosystems.

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  • Discover the only place where an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum come together for a unique science adventure.

  • Celebrate ‘Tis the Season for Science with adorable baby reindeer, live performances, snowy fun, and festive holiday programming for all ages.

  • Meet over 60,000 incredible creatures, from colorful coral reefs and playful penguins to exotic rainforest birds and the iconic albino alligator Claude.

  • Immerse yourself in California’s biodiversity at California: State of Nature, an interactive exhibit exploring the state’s bold and beautiful ecosystems.

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