California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is a research institute and natural history museum in San Francisco, California, that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world, housing over 46 million specimens. The Academy began in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research. The institution is located at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The new building emphasizes environmentally friendly design, keeping with the Academy's focus on ecological concerns and environmental sustainability. It received Platinum certification under the LEED program.

The fabulous California Academy of Sciences features a planetarium, a rainforest, a natural history museum, and an aquarium all in one place. It resembles traveling the globe without leaving the city. It is the location of a well-liked lecture series for elementary school students that covers topics like expert birdwatching and engineering. STEM in 30 and many teaching materials are available online. Cal Academy is one of the museums where you can spend the night and provides adult nightlife activities.

Location: San Francisco, California.
Time open: Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am - 5 pm.
Sundays: 11 am - 5 pm.25th December and Thanksgiving: closed.