There is so much to say, the planetarium, the tropical garden, the large aquariums, the earth quake simulator. a half day visit. And a healty cafeteria with a large style menu.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
(Golden Gate Park)
415-379-8000
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Ranked #23 of 327 attractions in San Francisco
Type: Educational Sites, Science Museums, Aquariums, Observatories/ Planetariums, Natural History Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts, Leisure education
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath...
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The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast. Fly to Mars (and beyond the Milky Way!) from the safety of your planetarium seat, take a virtual safari in African Hall, or climb into the canopy of a living rainforest. Face your fears—and an albino alligator—inside the Swamp, and meet scientists as they return from research expeditions around the world. From the depths of a Philippine coral reef to the outer reaches of the Universe, it's all inside the California Academy of Sciences.
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Montreal, Canada
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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$29.95
Wonderful place to visit especially if you have young children. I visit it alone because my hubby have to attend Google I/O. It's super interesting.
I'm from a country lucky enough not to have any earthquake, here you get to experience how an earthquake would be like. Very interesting.
Lots of fishes and penguins. Don't miss the penguins feeding...
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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Good science museum with a beautiful aquarium and planetarium. Don't miss the party scene on Thursday nights - fun lectures, special exhibits, DJ's, and lots of alcohol.
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Sequim, Washington
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Cost is $29/person for adults (unless you have a season pass) which seems a bit high until you enter. Plan on spending the day as there are many facets to see and take in including an earthquake exhibit, science areas just for children, and even dinosaurs (skeletons, that is!). We especially liked the rain forest and were spellbound by the...
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Quake in the planetarium was awesome also the lemur exhibit is the best I've seen very interesting. Aquarium is pretty cool..Can touch a starfish!
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Boston, Massachusetts
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It was smaller than I imagined but it was nice to walk around and see everything in there. The living roofs were pretty cool to see
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Edmonton, Canada
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This was one of the best things we did. It has a rainforest, aquarium, earthquake simulator, living roof etc...the staff and volunteers were very helpful. We spent almost the whole day there. Cafe food a bit pricey but that's the norm.
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Preston
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Not much going on here I was expecting to be amazed, that was not the case. There are too many school trips and all the children push you around, barge in front of you and they ruin your experience. Tickets are a little expensive for what you get to see, if you want to see a load of fish go...
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Biggleswade, United Kingdom
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We went to the acadamy of sciences as it was part of our citipass tickets. Its aimed towards children rather than adults, so a good day our for the family - adults may wish to pass this one buy (it was full of school trips when we were there).
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This place is a must see for museum people of all ages. Easy parking in the underground garage now in GG park.
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