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55 Music Concourse Dr.
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco CA
94118
415.379.8000

Regular Hours:

Daily

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Members' Hours:

Tuesday

8:30 – 9:30 am

Sunday

10:00 – 11:00 am

Closures

Notices

The Academy will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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- Built for Speed
  
  Ever wonder what propels the ocean’s fastest animals or the world’s fastest sailboat? Dive into the science of speed and endurance, above and below the water.
  
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- Academy Sleepovers
  
  Why count sheep when you could count geckos, butterflies, sharks, and penguins? Camp out for a night at the Academy and see the museum in a whole new light.
  
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- Earthquake Exhibit
  
  Get ready for a kinetic journey into the world of seismic phenomena with Earthquake. The show explores life on our dynamic planet.
  
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- Animal Attraction
  
  Come explore this new aquarium gallery that highlights the diverse mating strategies in the animal kingdom.
  
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- NightLife 2013
  
  Every Thursday night, the Academy opens its doors to adults 21 and over. Mingle, dance, drink, listen and explore the exhibits from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  
  Thursday Nights
- Human Odyssey
  
  Trace the milestones of our species’ fascinating history in a dramatic new addition to Tusher African Hall.
  
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- Evolving Traditions
  
  Explore this exhibit featuring Native American pottery and silver jewelry.
  
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Notices

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  Summer pricing is in effect. Please see the Plan a Visit page for details.

Calendar Events

8:30 AM
- Members' Hour
  Members may bring ticketed guests during members-only hours. All guests must have a paid admission ticket and be accompanied by a current member.
9:30 AM
- Museum Opens
  Admission includes access to all museum and aquarium exhibits, including the rainforest, planetarium, and living roof. Admission to this popular Bay Area attraction includes a wide range of daily programs and activities, including dive shows, penguin feedings, swamp talks and more.
10:30 AM
- Penguin Feeding
  African Hall
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  Meet our African Penguin colony while an Academy biologist feeds them and answers your questions.
10:40 AM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
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  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
11:00 AM
- Fin-tastic Fish
  Piazza
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  Fish are the ultimate swimmers, but how do they do it? Explore the fascinating physical adaptations that allow fish to swim and survive. Get up and move to experience what it would feel like to have fins, and learn how fish use their bodies to move in different ways in diverse habitats.
11:30 AM
- Coral Reef Dive
  Coral Reef Exhibit
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  Watch as a diver suits up in SCUBA gear and plunges into the world’s deepest living coral reef exhibit. Outfitted with an underwater microphone, the diver will answer all of your reef-related questions.
- Planetarium Show - Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet
  Planetarium
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  A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After a stunning flight over the San Andreas Fault, audiences travel back in time to experience San Francisco's infamous 1906 earthquake. Data-driven visualizations illustrate Earth's story, revealing how subtle motions and sudden ruptures have shaped our planet over eons—and how geological activity influences the course of human history. Finally, see how scientists and engineers help society prepare for a safer future.
  
  Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to exhibit closures or special events.
  
  The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pick up a show pass. In addition, please remember that shows may not be appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.
  
  School and youth groups are required to have an advance reservation in a school show in order to attend the Planetarium. Please check your reservation carefully for confirmation of any requested programs, we do not accept walkup requests on the day of your field trip.
11:40 AM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
  View larger
  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
12:00 PM
- Fin-tastic Fish
  Piazza
  View larger
  Fish are the ultimate swimmers, but how do they do it? Explore the fascinating physical adaptations that allow fish to swim and survive. Get up and move to experience what it would feel like to have fins, and learn how fish use their bodies to move in different ways in diverse habitats.
- Wonders of the California Coast
  Northern California Coast
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  Under the waves and beyond the beaches of California lies one of the world’s richest marine communities. Learn why a rockfish lies motionless on the ocean floor, what sea urchins and leopard sharks find delicious, and how we’re connected to these diverse ocean inhabitants.
12:30 PM
- Planetarium Show - Fragile Planet
  Planetarium
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  Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might hostextraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect — echoes the themes of biodiversity and sustainability.
  
  The visual foundation of the show lies in scientific visualization. From the high-resolution satellite imagery of Earth, the positions of galaxies more than 50 million light years distant, the three-dimensional terrain of Valles Marineris on Mars to the locations of extrasolar planetary systems in interstellar space, everything audiences will see in this award-winning show has a basis in astronomers’ best understanding of the Universe.
12:40 PM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
  View larger
  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
1:00 PM
- Fin-tastic Fish
  Piazza
  View larger
  Fish are the ultimate swimmers, but how do they do it? Explore the fascinating physical adaptations that allow fish to swim and survive. Get up and move to experience what it would feel like to have fins, and learn how fish use their bodies to move in different ways in diverse habitats.
1:30 PM
- Sharks & Rays
  Reef Lagoon
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  Learn more about the Mangrove Lagoon's shallow reef residents, who share a family tree with Prehistoric ancestors from millions of years ago.Watch a feeding on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Planetarium Show - Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet
  Planetarium
  View larger
  A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After a stunning flight over the San Andreas Fault, audiences travel back in time to experience San Francisco's infamous 1906 earthquake. Data-driven visualizations illustrate Earth's story, revealing how subtle motions and sudden ruptures have shaped our planet over eons—and how geological activity influences the course of human history. Finally, see how scientists and engineers help society prepare for a safer future.
  
  Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to exhibit closures or special events.
  
  The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pick up a show pass. In addition, please remember that shows may not be appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.
  
  School and youth groups are required to have an advance reservation in a school show in order to attend the Planetarium. Please check your reservation carefully for confirmation of any requested programs, we do not accept walkup requests on the day of your field trip.
1:40 PM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
  View larger
  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
2:00 PM
- The Science of Exploration
  Project Lab
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  Academy scientists travel to remote corners of the Earth to explore some of the most extreme environments on this planet. Their mission is to shed light on the mysteries of life: how it got here and how we can help ensure it survives. In this interactive program, we take an in-depth look at a few of our intrepid explorers and see the wild adventures they’ve had while on their amazing explorations to discover and protect life on Earth.
2:30 PM
- Planetarium Show - Fragile Planet
  Planetarium
  View larger
  Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might hostextraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect — echoes the themes of biodiversity and sustainability.
  
  The visual foundation of the show lies in scientific visualization. From the high-resolution satellite imagery of Earth, the positions of galaxies more than 50 million light years distant, the three-dimensional terrain of Valles Marineris on Mars to the locations of extrasolar planetary systems in interstellar space, everything audiences will see in this award-winning show has a basis in astronomers’ best understanding of the Universe.
- Coral Reef Dive
  Coral Reef Exhibit
  View larger
  Watch as a diver suits up in SCUBA gear and plunges into the world’s deepest living coral reef exhibit. Outfitted with an underwater microphone, the diver will answer all of your reef-related questions.
2:40 PM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
  View larger
  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
3:00 PM
- Penguin Feeding
  African Hall
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  Meet our African Penguin colony while an Academy biologist feeds them and answers your questions.
3:30 PM
- Ssssnake Encounter
  Science in Action
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  Meet some of the Academy’s live snakes in-person! While viewing these fascinating (and harmless!) animals in the flesh, we will learn about snakes’ unique natural history, their predatory behavior, and their surprising special senses.
- Planetarium Show - Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet
  Planetarium
  View larger
  A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After a stunning flight over the San Andreas Fault, audiences travel back in time to experience San Francisco's infamous 1906 earthquake. Data-driven visualizations illustrate Earth's story, revealing how subtle motions and sudden ruptures have shaped our planet over eons—and how geological activity influences the course of human history. Finally, see how scientists and engineers help society prepare for a safer future.
  
  Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to exhibit closures or special events.
  
  The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pick up a show pass. In addition, please remember that shows may not be appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.
  
  School and youth groups are required to have an advance reservation in a school show in order to attend the Planetarium. Please check your reservation carefully for confirmation of any requested programs, we do not accept walkup requests on the day of your field trip.
3:40 PM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
  View larger
  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
4:30 PM
- Planetarium Show - Fragile Planet
  Planetarium
  View larger
  Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might hostextraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect — echoes the themes of biodiversity and sustainability.
  
  The visual foundation of the show lies in scientific visualization. From the high-resolution satellite imagery of Earth, the positions of galaxies more than 50 million light years distant, the three-dimensional terrain of Valles Marineris on Mars to the locations of extrasolar planetary systems in interstellar space, everything audiences will see in this award-winning show has a basis in astronomers’ best understanding of the Universe.
4:40 PM
- Live presentation: Speed in Space
  Planetarium Entrance
  View larger
  Learn about the fastest things in the Universe - human-made or otherwise! From Apollo to asteroids, subatomic particles to light itself, things in space move quicker than we can imagine here on Earth. Come join us and explore the farthest, fastest frontiers in this live, 15-minute program hosted by our Planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.
5:00 PM
- Museum Closes
  Tickets can be purchased up to an hour before closing.

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This popular Bay Area attraction houses a natural history museum, planetarium, aquarium, and rainforest dome. It is also home to a world-class research institution with over 25 million specimens in its collections.

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