Plan Your Visit

We want to make sure you have all the info you need to plan a visit that's as safe as it is fun. Explore this page for an overview of what to see and do at the museum, and check out our reopening page to reserve tickets, view health and safety information, and browse an extensive FAQ.

Thank you for your patience and support during our closure, and we can't wait to see you soon!

Two new exhibits are ready for you to explore—and nearly 40,000 animals have been waiting months to reunite with you! Please note that some exhibits have been modified for your safety, and Morrison Planetarium, Curiosity Grove, Naturalist Center, and Discovery Tidepool will remain closed until further notice. For exhibit update details, please view the "Exhibit closures and reservations" section of the reopening FAQ.

New! Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines
Encounter over a dozen venomous animals that bite, sting, and stun in the Academy's newest aquarium exhibit.

New! BigPicture: Natural World Photography
Experience the Piazza's transformation into a gallery of the year's best nature, wildlife, and conservation photography.

Steinhart Aquarium
One of the most advanced and biodiverse aquariums in the world, the aquarium is home to the world's deepest living indoor coral reef, a colony of African penguins, and nearly 40,000 live animals representing over 900 species—including some you won’t find in any other aquarium.

Kimball Natural History Museum
Explore majestic dioramas of African landscapes and animals and immerse yourself in exhibits that examine the evolution—and future—of life on Earth.

Osher Rainforest
Trek through a lush, four-story rainforest, housed in a spectacular glass dome while free-flying tropical birds and butterflies soar above and enormous Amazonian fish swim below. Please note: Capacity is limited and reservations are required to enter the rainforest. Scan the QR code in the lobby or at the rainforest entrance to reserve an entry time. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

While scheduled public programs, NightLife, lectures, and sleepovers are not currently available, exciting pop-up activations and demonstrations will occur on every floor as well as our outdoor spaces.

Coming soon! NightLife (21+)
We can't wait to welcome back our nocturnal party animals later this spring when we resume our in-person Thursday evening events. To tide you over in the meantime, tune in to our weekly NightSchool livestreams every Thursday evening at 7 pm PT.

Book a VIP Tour
Head off the beaten track to explore the abundance of biodiversity in Golden Gate Park and atop the Academy’s 2.5-acre Living Roof. On this 45-minute tour, encounter native plants in bloom, unearth the secrets of the Living Roof, and discover impressive feats of sustainable engineering. Includes VIP entrance to Osher Rainforest and Shake House and 10% off shopping and dining. $24.95/$19.95 members.