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") It seems JavaScript is either disabled or not supported by your browser. To view this site, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options and try again. Jump to main content California Academy of Sciences Tickets Join Donate Togglecalacademy.org Toggle smartphone navigation Home Visit Hours & Admission Daily Calendar Getting Here Tours Groups Dining Academy Store Plan an Event Exhibits & Events Aquarium Planetarium Rainforest Natural History Museum NightLife Sleepovers Lectures & Workshops Learn & Explore Phenomena Blog Academy @ Home Meet Our Scientists Scientific Expeditions Creature Closeups Community Science Youth Programs Apps & Interactives Live Webcams For Educators For ScientistsMission: Regeneration Strategic Initiatives Vision & Values Leadership Careers & Paid Internships Sustainability in Action Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Access Support Membership Donor Circles Gift & Estate Planning Corporate Engagement Foundation Partnerships Annual Fundraisers Volunteer Explore your world from the heart of Golden Gate Park. Public Hours Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5 pm Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm Thursday NightLife (21+): 6 – 10 pm Member Hours Tuesday: 8:30 – 9:30 am Sunday: 10 – 11 am The Academy’s mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work. Buy Tickets Steinhart Aquarium Morrison Planetarium Osher Rainforest Kimball Natural History Museum Know Before You Go Exhibits and shows for explorers of all ages See what’s on NOW PLAYING Spark: The Universe in Us Everything we are was written in the stars. Discover the celestial origins of the building blocks of life in the Academy’s newest original planetarium film. Blast Off OPEN DAILY Venom Encounter an array of over a dozen venomous animal species from scorpionfish to assassin bugs to fire urchins in this potent Steinhart Aquarium exhibition. Have a Sting Fling 0 Events and activities to kick-start your curiosity Family-friendly programs, 21+ evenings, and DIY science for all MULTIPLE TIMES DAILY Animal Programs Are you a penguin person? Alligator admirer? Coral reef connoisseur? Plan your visit around animal feedings and demonstrations, scheduled throughout the day. Browse Daily Calendar THURSDAYS | 6-10 PM | 21+ NightLife Wonder what our animals get up to once the sun goes down? Find out at the Academy’s weekly event that illuminates the unusual intersection of art and science. Brighten Up 1 World-changing science starts here Support our work BIOGRAPHIC Of Moose and Men In an environment increasingly altered by the ever-expanding footprint of human infrastructure, do moose have a place in Colorado’s ecological future? Read Story in bioGraphic MEMBERSHIPS START AT $99 Join, renew, or donate Keep up with your favorite creatures by visiting for free all year long—and support our research, education, and access initiatives while you’re at it. Become a Member 1 Blue Add some life to your inbox. Subscribe to our NightLife newsletter. Email Quick Links Health & Safety Contact Careers Press Store Gift Cards Webcams Resources For Educators For Scientists Discover Phenomena bioGraphic BigPicture Hours Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5 pm Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm Thursday NightLife (21+): 6 – 10 pm Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter Social Media Location California Academy of Sciences info@calacademy.org Golden Gate Park 55 Music Concourse Drive San Francisco , CA 94118 United States Directions & Parking (415) 379-8000 Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter Social Media Home The California Academy of Sciences is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. American Association of Zoos & Aquariums © California Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Terms of Use Your California Privacy Rights Bird Close An adventure in your inbox. (And a discount, too.) Sign up for the Academy’s monthly newsletter and get a promo code for 10% off at our online retail store. Enter email address Success! You should receive your promo code shortly. Now’s a great time to start window-shopping at the Academy Store . Uh-oh, something went wrong. Please try submitting your email...