Morrison Planetarium
part of the California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
(415) 750-7145

The California Academy of Sciences is one of largest natural museums in the world. It's three major sections cover the realm of scientific exploration today: the Morrison Planetarium explores the wonders of the universe; the Steinhart Aquarium focuses on the ocean; and the natural history museum contains exhibits of natural science and phenomena on earth.

Shows under the Planetarium's 65-foot dome provide a great opportunity for being entertained as you learn more about the universe.

Note that Planetarium fees are in addition to Academy admission charges. Planetarium tickets are sold at the theater box office in the Earth & Space Hall a half hour before show time. A schedule posted outside the planetarium announces show times and show titles.

Getting There
The Academy is located in Golden Gate Park across the music concourse from the Asian Art and de Young museums, separated by the bandshell, fountain and a grove of sycamore trees. You can reach the Academy easily via public transportation by taking the #44 O’Shaughnessy bus which stops right outside the front entrance. The #71 Haight Noriega bus which stops at the corner of Irving Street and Lincoln Avenue and the MUNI-line N-Judah which stops at the corner of Irving Street and Ninth Avenue bring you within a 10-minute walk of the museum.