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California Academy of Sciences
CultureVisit: ~180 minFrom €30
Science museum in Golden Gate Park that brings together an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest and natural history museum under one roof. The current building, by Renzo Piano, opened in 2008 and its undulating living roof is its most recognisable feature. Inside you can see the rainforest sphere, the tanks of the Steinhart aquarium and the planetarium dome.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at California Academy of Sciences: 3 missions
- Step into the rainforest sphereWalk through the glass sphere that recreates a tropical forest with butterflies and birds. Go all the way to the top by the spiral ramp.
- Stroll among the aquarium tanksWalk through the aquarium area and stop at one of the big tanks. Notice how the wildlife changes from room to room.
- Go up to see Renzo Piano's green roofGo up to the living roof terrace and walk the hills of vegetation that cover the building. Look at the park from above.
Near California Academy of Sciences
De Young Museum251 m awayJapanese Tea Garden337 m awayBuena Vista Park2.2 km awayCorona Heights Park2.5 km awayHarvey Milk Plaza2.8 km awayCastro Theatre2.9 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit California Academy of Sciences?
From €30 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for California Academy of Sciences?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at California Academy of Sciences?
Step into the rainforest sphere, Stroll among the aquarium tanks and Go up to see Renzo Piano's green roof.
What is there to see near California Academy of Sciences?
De Young Museum (251 m), Japanese Tea Garden (337 m) and Buena Vista Park (2.2 km).