Skip the lines and walk straight into the California Academy of Sciences with your prepaid, instant-access admission ticket. Located in the heart of Golden Gate Park, this unique museum combines a rainforest, aquarium, planetarium, and living science exhibits in one exciting location—perfect for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

• 4-story Rainforest: Explore a lush, multi-level rainforest and observe vibrant wildlife, including frogs, chameleons, and free-flying birds and butterflies.

• Aquarium & Planetarium: Dive into the underwater world with the museum’s stunning aquarium, then take a journey through the stars with the planetarium’s immersive shows.

• Animal Residents: Meet nearly 60,000 animals, including the adorable African penguins and the museum's resident white alligator, Claude.

• Interactive Exhibits & Public Programs: Enjoy hands-on exhibits and daily programs such as animal feedings and pop-up demonstrations, adding a deeper, educational experience to your visit.

What To Expect

• Steinhart Aquarium: Explore one of the world’s most biologically diverse aquariums, home to nearly 60,000 animals from over 1,000 species. You can experience everything from the world’s deepest living coral reef to venomous creatures and mysterious deep-sea life in the "Twilight Zone."

• Morrison Planetarium: Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge visual experience with award-winning shows that take you on a journey through distant galaxies and our own planet. The 75-foot dome offers a breathtaking look at the cosmos, with free planetarium show passes included.

• Osher Rainforest: Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest dome, where you’ll encounter free-flying birds, butterflies, reptiles, and more. This living space houses over 1,600 plants and animals from rainforests around the world.

• California: State of Nature: Discover California's unique biodiversity across four ecosystems. This new exhibit connects the state’s species, places, and people through interactive displays and scientific specimens.

• Wander Woods: Let your child’s curiosity run wild in this outdoor nature play area, where they can explore and engage with nature in a hands-on environment.

With your skip-the-line admission, you’ll enjoy all the museum has to offer without wasting time waiting in lines. Stay for the full experience, from the lively penguin feedings to the fascinating collections that have made the Academy a must-see destination for over 170 years.