When is California Academy of Sciences open?
Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM.
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California Academy of Sciences
- 4.65.8k reviews
- $$$
- Open now · till 5 pm
A bustling, family-friendly science complex blending immersive exhibits, a living roof, and a rainforest dome. Specialties include an aquarium, planetarium shows, and natural history research displays—expect hands-on exhibits, vibrant wildlife viewing, and scheduled demonstrations. Visit for interactive learning, stunning biodiversity displays, and a day of discovery for all ages.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit California Academy of Sciences?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is California Academy of Sciences indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does California Academy of Sciences cost?
Google lists its prices as $$$.
Where is California Academy of Sciences?
55 Music Concourse Dr,San Francisco, CA 94118.
Right now · 11:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
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- 58°
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 California Academy of Sciences
- 2 Shakespeare Garden · 2 min
- 3 de Young Museum · 5 min
- 4 Hamon Observation Tower · 5 min
- 5 Hippie Hill · 12 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 5.8k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Gardens
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
Around Inner Sunset
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowShakespeare GardenPark · 2 min walk
Good nowde Young MuseumMuseum · 5 min walk
Good nowHamon Observation TowerSight · 5 min walk
Good nowHippie HillPark · 12 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.