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California Academy of Sciences Tickets

Name: California Academy of Sciences Tickets
Start: 2025-12-22T09:30:00
End: 2025-12-22T17:00:00
Location: 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.

Open today

09:30am - 05:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

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

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 13 Dec, 2026 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.

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.

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

All exhibits and shows (including Tis the Season for Science)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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

From twirling under falling snow to meeting adorable baby reindeer, every moment is packed with wonder and cheer at the California Academy of Sciences.

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:

'Tis the Season for Science: Get up close with baby reindeer, camels, and yaks, and enjoy live performances featuring music, dance, and even magic.

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.

California Academy Of Sciences

Monday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	09:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	11:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

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

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at California Academy of Sciences.

Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point