California › San Francisco › California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences — San Francisco, California
Photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The academys glass entrance pavilion at dusk.
California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adult 19+ $49 ($55 peak) · Youth 13–18 $45 ($49 peak) · Child 3–12 $39 ($45 peak) · free 2 and under · Anytime $59.
Address55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
HoursMon–Sat 9:30am–5pm (last entry 4pm); Sun 11am–5pm (last entry 4pm); Thu NightLife 6–10pm 21+ only
PricesAdult 19+ $49 ($55 peak) · Youth 13–18 $45 ($49 peak) · Child 3–12 $39 ($45 peak) · free 2 and under · Anytime $59
Price notesOfficial hours & admission page (updated 2026-11-03 on page). Peak pricing applies spring break, summer, holiday periods — date-specific total is dynamic, so budget on the peak figure.
Age notesPricing tiers 3–12 and 13–18, free 2 and under; aquarium/rainforest/planetarium span all ages.
BookingTimed / advance tickets strongly encouraged on official buy-tickets page.
Suggested timeAbout 4 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed in this pass — official accessibility page not captured; do not badge.
ParkingMusic Concourse / Golden Gate Park garages — fee Not confirmed on official page captured.
Hours in detailMonday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM (last entry 4:00 PM); Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM (last entry 4:00 PM); Thursday NightLife 6:00-10:00 PM is 21+ with ID. Members-only hours: Tuesday 8:30-9:30 AM and Sunday 10:00-11:00 AM. Osher Rainforest: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-4:45 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM-4:45 PM (last entry 4:30 PM). The museum is closed to the public on Wednesday, December 2 (private event).
Tickets & bookingMorrison Planetarium shows require reservations (see the Daily Calendar).
Age notesOfficial planetarium policy: shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and no child under 4 is permitted in the planetarium.
Verified perk: Museums for All / EBT — $5 admissionEBT cardholders: $5 admission, listed on the Academy's official buy-tickets page alongside general admission. Present EBT card per Academy instructions at purchase.
Official website ↗ · Directions ↗
Plan a day around this — open the free plannerMore family spots in San Francisco
Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
