California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Source: calacademy.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Science museum, aquarium, planetarium and rainforest on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. African penguins are among the animals on its page.
Insider tip
Tickets and daily hours are on the museum's page.
What the guides say about California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum face each other on the Music Concourse, and the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers and the San Francisco Botanical Garden are close by.
Wet days are best spent on the indoor side of the city, and the California Academy of Sciences is one of the places in the places list that works in any weather.
What's on near California Academy of Sciences
Smaller local events at and near California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Bandshell: Friday Happy Hour Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Friday happy hour event at the Golden Gate Bandshell on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
16:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Golden Gate Bandshell: Tribute to Legends Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Tribute to Legends concert at the Golden Gate Bandshell on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
10:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Crucial Reggae Sunday Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Sunday reggae afternoon at the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park.
16:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department · Golden Gate Bandshell: Crucial Reggae Sunday
Singer/Songwriter Wednesday Concert
Wed 18 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Wednesday afternoon of singer-songwriter performances at the Golden Gate Bandshell in the Music Concourse.
16:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department · Golden Gate Bandshell: Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Golden Gate Bandshell: Friday Happy Hour Finale Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Golden Gate Bandshell, Golden Gate Park
A Friday happy hour event at the Golden Gate Bandshell on Music Concourse Drive in Golden Gate Park.
16:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Nearby
Around Golden Gate Park
Museums, gardens, a bandshell, bison and the beach chalets
Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the map. It runs from the Music Concourse and the Conservatory of Flowers in the east to the Beach Chalet and Park Chalet at Ocean Beach in the west.
Golden Gate Park has 13 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 8 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 1 landmark. Read the Golden Gate Park guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of California Academy of Sciences?
- 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco.
- How long do you need at California Academy of Sciences?
- Plan for 2 to 4 hours.
- When is the best time to visit California Academy of Sciences?
- Weekday morning.
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