California Academy of Sciences
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4.6 (6,515)A sprawling park museum housing a four-story rainforest dome, massive aquarium, and planetarium beneath a single living roof.
Description
Located in Golden Gate Park, this nonprofit institution houses an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum beneath a single living roof. Visitors explore an immersive four-story rainforest dome filled with free-flying birds and butterflies, alongside exhibits featuring live penguins, reptiles, mounted specimens, and a gem and mineral area.
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Planetarium show included
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