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The California Academy of Sciences was founded in 1853. With its museum built in 1916 it lies in the east of Golden Gate Park.

Its collections are mainly devoted to natural history. In the west wing are displays of minerals, fossils, mammals and birds of North America. The east wing has an African department and rooms for space travel, anthropology, natural history and botany.
Hobbies & Activities category: Minerals, geology attraction, mining;  Science, technology attraction or museum;  Zoo or animal collection
Attractions within California Academy of Sciences

Morrison Planetarium

The Morrison Auditorium is in the California Academy of Sciences, as well as the Morrison Planetarium, the first "Theater of the Stars" that was not imported from Germany but constructed in the
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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is one of the ten largest in the world. It has displays of mammals, gems, insects and the Gary Larson Hall which
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Steinhart Aquarium

The Steinhart Aquarium at the end of the courtyard at the California Academy of Sciences, with the great fountain, has a vast collection of aquatic creatures. In its 243 tanks are over 10,000 fish, dolphins and reptiles (including alligators).

Laserium (closed)

The Laserium is one of Golden Gate Park's more unusual attractions. Concerts with laser lights are presented daily.

ATTRACTION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.

Wattis Hall of Man

The Wattis Hall of Man has life-size displays illustrating the evolution of Man. Other rooms focus on animals, plants, minerals and precious stones.
Address
California Academy of Sciences
55 Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
Map California Academy of Sciences
Phone 1 (415) 750-7145
http://www.calacademy.org
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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