55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Closest station: 9th Ave & Irving St
Website: calacademy.org
Phone: (415) 379-8000
The California Academy of Sciences is one of the ten largest museums of natural history in the World. Remodeled in 2008, it is also one of the newest in the United States. It is located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. The Academy began in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research, with exhibits and education becoming significant endeavours in the ... - Wikipedia
Great fun for children and adults alike
The California Academy of Sciences was spectacular. I had a great time exploring the rainforest and aquarium. Not only would I lke to return with my spouse but definitely with my nieces and nephews. I especially enjoyed that there was
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Aug 3, 2010 - tripadvisor.com
A must see while visiting San Francisco
Many people told me to visit this museum while I was in San Francisco with my family. I have two small girls (4 & 7 yrs. old) and they absolutely loved it! The aquarium, rain forest, and mammals exhibit were all superb!
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Aug 3, 2010 - tripadvisor.com
Good, but rather pricey
We went over tto the Academy with means of BART and MUNI transport. It was a long line to enter, but it moved fast. The best part was seeing the Albino alligator moving slowly around its pool. There is the aquarium and planitarium (which
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Aug 2, 2010 - tripadvisor.com
Close to $100 for Family of 4
Admission cost for a 4 year old is $14.95 at the California Academy of Sciences (Adult $24.95, student with ID $19.95, 4-11 $14.95). The California Academy of Sciences price for a 4 year old will pay for two adults at the George C. Page
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Jul 19, 2010 - tripadvisor.com
Great day with the family
I really enjoyed visiting the museum on a recent trip with out-of-town family. The different coral reefs, exotic fish & rain forest where the favorites. I have more pictures of butterflies then one really should! We didn't get a chance
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Jul 19, 2010 - tripadvisor.com