A Museum Like No Other

At the only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-natural history museum on Earth, adventure is around every corner.

• Marvel at the deepest living coral reef tank on Earth.
• Have an out-of-galaxy experience in our 75-foot planetarium.
• Trek through a butterfly-filled four-story tropical rainforest.

Steinhart Aquarium

Our world-renowned aquarium is home to nearly 40,000 live animals representing over 900 separate species. Introduce yourself to these aquarium all-stars:

• African penguins
• Albino American alligator
• Giant Pacific octopus

Morrison Planetarium

Morrison Planetarium is one of the largest and most advanced all-digital domes in the world—and your admission ticket includes unlimited showtimes.

• Now playing: Expedition Reef! Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you dive world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems.​​

Osher Rainforest

Our lush, four-story rainforest is a slice of tropical paradise. Newly updated and teeming with exotic birds and butterflies, you'll forget you're in the middle of San Francisco. Be dazzled by:

• Butterflies hatching daily in our new emergence chamber
• 250 colorful, free-flying birds  
• Giant Amazonian fish gliding below 

Kimball Natural History Museum

Immerse yourself in hands-on exhibits that examine the past, present, and future of life on Earth. From dramatic displays to high-tech interactives, prepare to be captivated. Don't miss:

• Gems and Minerals: Unearthed, a showcase of our sparkliest specimens
• Color of Life, an exhibit highlighting nature's secret weapon