California Academy of Sciences

Explore the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum, all under one living roof! And to make it as easy as possible, this ticket includes instant access, meaning you don't have to go to a separate kiosk to redeem your ticket, just present it right at the California Academy of Science's entrance and be on your way.

Please note some shows & exhibits are capacity controlled and subject to availability on the day of the visit.

Hours

Open 365 days a year!
Monday - Saturday | 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID) | 6:00pm-10:00pm

Osher Rainforest hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday: 11 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Thursday NightLife (21+ with ID): 6–7:45 p.m. (last entry 7:30 p.m.)

Morrison Planetarium showtimes
Reservations required. Please note that planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7, and we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.

Terms & Conditions for General Admission

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice. This ticket cannot be combined with other offers or discount programs. Open Year Round. Not valid on Blackout Dates.