From November 23 through January 5, ‘Tis the Season for Science transforms the Academy into a winter wonderland with visiting baby reindeer, camel, and yak, indoor snow flurries, icy science experiments, spirited performances, and more. All are included with admission!
Welcome back to the captivating world of the Osher Rainforest! We are excited to announce that the Osher Rainforest is now open for exploration. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of a neotropical rainforest that soars 90 feet above.
Within our 90-foot-diameter glass dome, experience the wonders of the world's largest rainforest exhibit. Encounter over 1,600 live plants and animals, including captivating species like taxicab-like sun beetles, industrious leafcutter ants, and the graceful slithering of an Amazonian tree boa. The environment, with temperatures ranging from 82–85 degrees and humidity at 75 percent or above, instantly transports you to the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Make the California Academy of Sciences a priority on your San Francisco itinerary! This must-see attraction offers an all-encompassing experience, featuring a museum, aquarium, planetarium, and the awe-inspiring Osher Rainforest—all under one roof. Maximize your experience with California Academy of Sciences tickets, available on TodayTix.
Annually, 1.4 million visitors are drawn to the California Academy of Sciences, housed in an architectural masterpiece with a living roof. Designed by Renzo Piano, this Double Platinum building has earned the highest rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, showcasing our commitment to sustainability.
Explore mainstay exhibits such as the natural history museum, planetarium, aquarium, and rainforest, alongside captivating temporary exhibitions like the current showcase, "The World’s Largest Dinosaurs," on display until January 21, 2024.
Don't miss the opportunity to witness science come to life before your eyes! Secure your California Academy of Sciences tickets now on TodayTix and embark on a journey of discovery in the heart of San Francisco.
Off-Peak tickets are valid September, October, 2024 and January, February, March 2025.
Peak tickets are valid July, August, November, December 2024 and April, May, June 2025.
Zoos and Aquariums, Family / Kid-friendly
March 6th, 2023
Kimball Natural History Museum - Explore hands-on exhibits as you stroll beneath the bones of some of the planet's largest inhabitants. Meet the charismatic African penguin colony while a biologist feeds them and answers your questions, be dazzled by nearly 400 dazzling specimens from the Academy's renowned geology collection, keep your balance in an earthquake simulator, and more.
Morrison Planetarium - The 75-foot planetarium dome screen will immerse you inside cutting-edge visualizations and hyper-realistic virtual environments. From faraway galaxies to the working of our own planet, zoom through the cosmos like never before. Planetarium show passes are included in the price of admission and can be reserved at the planetarium pass pick-up desk across from the planetarium entrance.
Osher Rainforest - Step inside a glass dome filled with a lush four-story rainforest teeming with over 1,600 plants and animals. Mingle with free-flying birds and butterflies to exotic reptiles, golden-silk orb weaver spiders, enormous Amazonian fish, and more. At each stage of the journey, you'll come face-to-face with some of the incredible animals that call these forests home.
Steinhart Aquarium - This aquarium is over 100-years-old and is home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species, you can experience one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums. Plunge into the world's deepest living indoor coral reef, encounter over a dozen species in the Venom exhibit, and more.
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