California Academy of Sciences Behind-the-Scenes VIP Tour

California Academy of Sciences Behind-the-Scenes VIP Tour

Explore the California Academy of Sciences like never before—take a closer, more intimate look at our scientific collections, incredible green building, cutting-edge scientific research, and more!

Itinerary
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Stop At: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503

Enjoy exclusive access and see what's beyond the museum with a Behind-the-Scenes tour.
Spend an hour behind the scenes learning more about the institution’s 160-year history and what it takes to house nearly 46 million specimens. Visit the research collections, not on view to the public, and develop an appreciation for our vast library of life, which includes amazing specimens from our ichthyology (fish), entomology (insects), and ornithology (birds) departments. From stepping out onto our living roof (weather permitting) to examining breathtaking geology specimens in our private vault, the Academy tour is sure to show you more of the museum than you ever knew existed.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Morrison Planetarium, San Francisco Academy of Science Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

Morrison Planetarium shows take place throughout the day; you will receive a reserved ticket to the show of your choice

Stop At: Steinhart Aquarium, 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503

Visit the Aquarium and any of the other exhibits at your own leisure after your behind-the-scenes tour.