California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is a natural history museum and research institution in Golden Gate Park, founded in 1853. Its building by Renzo Piano, opened in 2008 under a planted living roof, houses the Steinhart Aquarium, the Morrison Planetarium, a four-storey rainforest dome and natural history halls.
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- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 09:30–17:00Sun 11:00–17:00
- Price
- From $26
Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source calacademy.org
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Is California Academy of Sciences free?
No. Tickets start at $26.
What are the opening hours of California Academy of Sciences?
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 09:30–17:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00.
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