California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco Museum and Planetarium

Enjoy extended hours on September 4 through September 6. The Academy will remain open until 6:00 pm. Learn more

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The Aquarium

Nearly 40,000 live animals occupy a variety of habitats, ranging from the Philippine Coral Reef to the Amazon River basin to the Northern California Coast (shown at left).
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NightLife

Thursdays, 6-10 pm, visitors 21+ can enjoy music, cocktails, and unique programming.
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Academy Sleepovers

Camp out for a night at the Academy and see the museum in a whole new light.
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Go Behind the Scenes

Get an exclusive, up close and personal look at the greenest museum on Earth.
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