City note 53 · Museum
California Academy of Sciences
Aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, and natural history under one living roof.
55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118Open map
Why go
A broad crowd-pleaser that works because the building and park make it more than a checklist attraction.
- Good for
- Visitors · Daytime
- Time
- 2.5 hr – 5.5 hr
- Cost
- $$$
- Plan
- Book ahead
Before you go
Check current hours or programming before crossing the city
Music Concourse and the Botanical Garden