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California Academy of Sciences

Science museum & aquarium·Golden Gate Park

Rainforest under a living roof

About California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences puts an aquarium, a planetarium, a rainforest dome and a natural history museum under a single living roof in Golden Gate Park, across the Music Concourse from the de Young.

Why it's on our list

  • Aquarium and planetarium
  • Rainforest dome
  • Living roof

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with California Academy of Sciences before you go.

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