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California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park combines an aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, and natural history museum under one roof. Visitors explore Steinhart Aquarium's nearly 60,000 live animals representing more than 800 species, including African penguins, Philippine coral reef fish, and jellyfish. The four-story Osher Rainforest houses 1,600 live plants and animals—from leafcutter ants and sun beetles to Amazonian tree boas and free-flying birds. The Morrison Planetarium and Kimball Natural History Museum round out the experience. The Academy also hosts daily programs including penguin feedings, coral reef demonstrations, and interactive exhibits like Vivid: Immerse Your Senses and Tiny Chef, Big Impact. Families with children age 2 and under receive free admission. The Academy offers multiple verified discounts: active-duty military receive $3 off daytime admission, visitors using sustainable transportation get $3 off, EBT cardholders pay $5 for daytime admission or discounted NightLife tickets for adults 21 and older, and NightLife admission costs about half the daytime price. Current deals are listed at calacademy.org.
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Hours: Monday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m–5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
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One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
July 10, 2026News
A new immersive exhibit featuring high-resolution video projection, spatial audio, and nature-inspired scents has made its North American debut at the California Academy of Sciences, richmondsunsetnews.com reports.
“Immersive Exhibit Makes North American Debut at Cal Academy”
“All children age 2 and under enjoy free Daytime Admission to the Academy, everyday.”
Walk, bike, or take public transit
“Get $3 off Daytime Admission when you walk, bike, or take public transit to the Academy.”
Experience the nocturnal side of the Academy for about half the price of a Daytime Admission ticket
“NightLife (21+): Experience the nocturnal side of the Academy for about half the price of a Daytime Admission ticket.”
Active-duty military personnel
“All active-duty military personnel receive $3 off Daytime Admission year-round”
Multiple current discounts on paid admission including $5 for EBT cardholders, $3 off for sustainable transportation, $3 off for active-duty military, free for children 2 and under, and discounted NightLife tickets.
“the Academy offers discounted $5 Daytime Admission (max. four per group per visit) or NightLife (21+, max. one per group per visit) for EBT cardholders every day of the year”
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“the Academy offers discounted $5 Daytime Admission (max. four per group per visit) or NightLife (21+, max. one per group per visit) for EBT cardholders every day of the year.”
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