In observance of the latest guidelines from local and state public health authorities, the Academy is temporarily closed to the public. Learn more about our response to COVID-19—and why your support matters now more than ever.
Please note: The Academy is temporarily closed to the public, but due to the configuration of our website, some daily programs may still display below. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to the museum when it is safe to do so.
Learn more about the Academy's response to COVID-19, and explore how you can enjoy Academy science from home.
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| 10:00 am | East Garden |
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| 1:00 pm | Science Today Station |
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Special Exhibit Hours
Please note that some exhibits have slightly modified opening and closing times:
Curiosity Grove
Monday–Saturday: 10 am–4:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am–4:30 pm
Naturalist Center
Monday–Thursday: 12 pm–4:45 pm
Friday–Sunday: 11 am–4:45 pm
Osher Rainforest
Monday–Saturday: 10 am–4:45 pm
Sunday: 11 am–4:45 pm
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Join or renew by April 30, 2020, and receive free Daytime Admission tickets with promo code SPRING2020. See offer details below.
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(415) 379-8000
Offer details: Join or renew by April 30, 2020, and receive up to 3 complimentary Daytime Admission tickets to the California Academy of Sciences. Offer available for Individual, Individual Plus, Teacher, Community Value, and Senior levels (1 ticket), Family and Family Plus levels (2 tickets), and Associate level (3 tickets). Not valid on Explorer or higher levels. Complimentary tickets are valid for 1 year from date of purchase of new or renewing membership and have no cash value. Pick up tickets at the Service Desk. Offer is not retroactive and may not be combined with other offers.