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California Academy of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco

Explore an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest dome, and natural history museum all under one living roof. Kids love the penguin colony and the four-story rainforest with free-flying butterflies.

Ages

2+ yrs

Cost

$42 adults, $32 kids 4-11, free under 4

Location

San Francisco

Setting

indoor

Parent Pro Tip

Go on a Thursday evening for NightLife (adults only) or visit early on weekdays to avoid crowds. The living roof is a great picnic spot.