Museums

California Academy of Sciences Tickets

Name: California Academy of Sciences Tickets
Start: 2026-07-14T09:30:00
End: 2026-07-14T17:00:00
Location: California Academy of Sciences

Visitors exploring immersive rainforest projection at Vivid: Immerse Your Senses exhibit, California Academy of Sciences.

Immersive digital art display at Vivid: Immerse Your Senses exhibit, California Academy of Sciences.

Sperm whales swimming together, featured in Vivid: Immerse Your Senses exhibit, California Academy of Sciences.

Galaxy view at California Academy of Sciences Planetarium.

Open today

11:00am - 5:00pm

Includes immersive AI audio guide

Download Dex for an interactive experience with stories, maps, & audio.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 5 Jul, 2027 without worrying about committing to a date today

Explore science, nature, and holiday cheer at the California Academy of Sciences with unique exhibits, festive fun, and 60,000 amazing animals!

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

Experience Vivid: Immerse Your Senses (May 22–Sep 6), an exhibit that transports visitors to six different ecosystems, in an immersive, interactive setting.

Meet over 60,000 incredible creatures, from colorful coral reefs and playful penguins to exotic rainforest birds.

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

Daytime/nighttime entry to California Academy of Sciences (as per option selected)

All exhibits and shows (including Vivid: Immerse Your Senses, from May 22–Sep 6)

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 12 months.

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What our guests say
Tanya S
Family
Verified booking
Last week
This was so cool loved all of it. My grandson lost his tooth during one of the shows and Eric came and took us to the staff only bathroom so he could wash up 😁
Judith R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
This is great for families with younger kids. Not ideal for older adults but the museum is just across the way!
Jalleh B
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
It was easy to make reservation and get the information on time.
Jenine I
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2025
We loved the new Dino days and Unseen oceans exhibit. Booking our tickets through Headout was super easy and convenient. It's an incredible museum!
Rebecca G
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Explore science and nature at the California Academy of Sciences, including the latest exhibit, "Vivid: Immerse Your Senses".

Getting started

Show your ticket at the entrance and enter the California Academy of Sciences to begin your exploration.

What to expect

California Academy of Sciences

A blend of experiences and attractions that highlight the diverse ecosystems and planetary evolution that bring out a sense of wonder and discovery.

Features:

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses (May 22–Sep 6): Descend from a lush rainforest canopy to the pitch darkness of a bat cave. Journey from the golden grass of the prairie to an invisible underground realm teeming with life. Sink from creaking ice floes to the frigid depths where whales dance. Transports visitors to six different ecosystems, revealing Earth's mysterious, magical worlds through ultra high-resolution video projections, ambient soundscapes, nature-inspired scents, and interactive animal avatars.

Steinhart Aquarium: Meet jellyfish, tropical fish, penguins, and more marine life in their habitats.

Osher Rainforest: Visit the lively area, see butterflies, birds, and exotic plants from around the world.

Morrison Planetarium: Learn about the planet and our solar system with a trip to the planetarium.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Children under 4 years of age are not permitted inside the Planetarium.

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