The California Academy of Sciences, located in Golden Gate Park, is the only institution in the world to bring a Natural History museum, aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, and world-class research and education programs together under one roof.

Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 9:30am-5pm; Last entry 4pm. Sundays 11am-5pm; Last entry 4pm. The Academy is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Tickets are valid for one year from date of the event. Tickets are not valid for refunds or exchanges.