Academy of Sciences San Francisco

California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of sciences is a world-class research and science center home to more than 40,000 animals and with history dating back 160 years! Enjoy one of the coolest science and earth filled learning days with us!

Come spend the day at our world class science and research center. The California Academy of Science is a aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all in one, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park- a powerful voice for biodiversity research and exploration, environmental education, and sustainability across the globe. Steinhart Aquarium is one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums on Earth. Home to nearly 40,000 live animals, representing more than 900 unique species, it offers guests an unprecedented view of underwater and terrestrial habitats. Morrison Planetarium shows are fueled by cutting-edge scientific data, resulting in stunning visualizations of the latest findings, discoveries, and theories about our Universe. The Kimball Natural history museum brings together over 160 years of research about our planet. Learn about the fascinating role of color in the real world, or fossils from our early human relatives. Be sure to check out the living roof, or graze through the rainforest. This is one science experiment you won’t want to miss.