The California Academy Of Science

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Topped with a living roof, the newly rebuilt California Academy of Sciences is home to an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum. From the splashing penguins in African Hall to the wildflowers on the 2.5-acre living roof, the building is bursting with life.

A four-story living rainforest allows you to explore the ecosystems of Borneo Madagascar Costa Rica and the flooded Amazon. In the world’s deepest living coral reef tank, you'll see thousands of reef fish darting through a technicolor forest of coral, alongside a sea turtle, sharks, and rays cruising through a mangrove lagoon.

In the planetarium, a live presenter will take you on a guided tour of our solar system and beyond, through the most accurate and interactive digital Universe ever created. Several updated favorites from the original museum will return in the new Academy, including the dioramas of African Hall, the alligator-filled Swamp, and the popular Foucault pendulum.

Designed by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the new Academy is a landmark of sustainable architecture. Through its innovative exhibits and programs, there are many opportunities to meet Academy scientists, share in their discoveries, and join the journey to make the world a greener, more sustainable place to live.

Penguin feedings, coral reef dives, and other programs will take place every day. The Academy will be open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.