When is Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences open?
Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–5 PM; Thu 10 AM–3 PM; Fri–Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM.
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Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
- 4.888 reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 5 pm
Step into a lush, four-story living rainforest inside the California Academy of Sciences, where tropical plants, free-flying birds, and vibrant butterflies recreate an immersive ecosystem. Ideal for nature lovers and families, expect close wildlife viewing, humidity and warm temperatures, and interpretive exhibits that explain conservation and biodiversity. Visit to experience a rare, rainy-forest atmosphere in the middle of San Francisco and to enjoy photography, hands-on learning, and calming greenery.
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When is the best time to visit Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences?
55 Music Concourse Dr,San Francisco, CA 94118.
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
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- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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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
- 10 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
- 2 California Academy of Sciences · 1 min
- 3 Shakespeare Garden · 2 min
- 4 de Young Museum · 5 min
- 5 Hamon Observation Tower · 5 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
4.8from 88 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Gardens
- Art installations
The feel
- Spacious
- Lively
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Inner Sunset
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
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Good nowShakespeare GardenPark · 2 min walk
Good nowde Young MuseumMuseum · 5 min walk
Good nowHamon Observation TowerSight · 5 min walk
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For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.