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California Academy of Sciences
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Last updated: Mar 30, 2025
Key features
- 500 guests
- Outside catering required
- Pets not allowed
- 18 min. response time
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4.6 · 4885 reviews
Jiseob Kim Dec 29, 2023
This was undoubtedly a highlight of my trip to SF! The museum's stunning architecture, fantastic exhibits, interactive displays, unique programs, and intriguing stories completely captivated me. What I particularly loved was the lively atmosphere created by the many children enjoying the exhibits, adding a dynamic vibe to the museum. My time spent here was incredibly valuable.
Each science museum has its own unique character, which is why it's worth visiting different ones in various cities. Even if you're not typically a museum-goer, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You might just be pleasantly surprised!
Jiseob Kim Dec 29, 2023
This was undoubtedly a highlight of my trip to SF! The museum's stunning architecture, fantastic exhibits, interactive displays, unique programs, and intriguing stories completely captivated me. What I particularly loved was the lively atmosphere created by the many children enjoying the exhibits, adding a dynamic vibe to the museum. My time spent here was incredibly valuable.
Each science museum has its own unique character, which is why it's worth visiting different ones in various cities. Even if you're not typically a museum-goer, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You might just be pleasantly surprised!
teresita padilla Jan 20, 2024
Very beautiful place with lots to do! We took our 1 year old and we all enjoyed it. They have an aquarium, rainforest, earthquake simulator, fossils, playground, cafe, nursing room, and much more. Lots of learning everywhere and beautiful place overall. Definitely recommend for all ages.
teresita padilla Jan 20, 2024
Very beautiful place with lots to do! We took our 1 year old and we all enjoyed it. They have an aquarium, rainforest, earthquake simulator, fossils, playground, cafe, nursing room, and much more. Lots of learning everywhere and beautiful place overall. Definitely recommend for all ages.
Vinit Sorte Dec 5, 2023
Do reserve upto 5 hours of your time for this marvelous museum which has an aquarium, planetarium, fossils and a home to insects. Make sure you get the tickets in advance. Very appealing to wildlife and science enthusiasts. Happy to see an albino alligator for the first time.
Vinit Sorte Dec 5, 2023
Do reserve upto 5 hours of your time for this marvelous museum which has an aquarium, planetarium, fossils and a home to insects. Make sure you get the tickets in advance. Very appealing to wildlife and science enthusiasts. Happy to see an albino alligator for the first time.
Shiki Dixit Dec 15, 2023
Such a magical place! My second time going and I still didn’t get to see the forest exhibit. First time seeing the dinosaur exhibit and it was really cool! The academy really shows off the beauty of nature and the awe of science!
Shiki Dixit Dec 15, 2023
Such a magical place! My second time going and I still didn’t get to see the forest exhibit. First time seeing the dinosaur exhibit and it was really cool! The academy really shows off the beauty of nature and the awe of science!
Amy H. Dec 11, 2023
California Academy of Sciences is a museum that is located inside San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
This museum has a lot of cool areas such as the history of it gives you knowledge of the beginning to the present of the evolution of mankind and includes the living roof, aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and the rainforest. I had a blast seeing different penguins, fishes, butterflies, and a whole range of other species at this museum. Learning about the different types of species were very intriguing. If you go to the tip level, you can also see the living roof which looks very beautiful. I learned that the living roof is build to help reduce energy consumed and it can retain almost 100% of rainwater and can change carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Visiting this museum made me want to read everything since all of the information listed were very helpful and interesting. This is a great museum for everybody.
There is a parking structure to park, however you have to pay for parking. There is no parking validation, unfortunately.
Amy H. Dec 11, 2023
California Academy of Sciences is a museum that is located inside San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
This museum has a lot of cool areas such as the history of it gives you knowledge of the beginning to the present of the evolution of mankind and includes the living roof, aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and the rainforest. I had a blast seeing different penguins, fishes, butterflies, and a whole range of other species at this museum. Learning about the different types of species were very intriguing. If you go to the tip level, you can also see the living roof which looks very beautiful. I learned that the living roof is build to help reduce energy consumed and it can retain almost 100% of rainwater and can change carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Visiting this museum made me want to read everything since all of the information listed were very helpful and interesting. This is a great museum for everybody.
There is a parking structure to park, however you have to pay for parking. There is no parking validation, unfortunately.
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Facilities
- Information
- Professional services provided since 2023
- Languages:
- English
- Premises
- Standing 500 people
- Banquet seats 350 people
- Reception can be held only inside
- Ceremony can be held only inside
- There is a separate space for a wedding ceremony
- There are enough chairs and tables for 230 persons
- There are enough linens for the maximum capacity of people
- Inventory
- Tables
- Chairs
- Sound equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Place for the ceremony
- Catering & Drinks
- You can bring a third-party catering service but it must be approved by the venue
- You may bring your own drinks, provided that they are served by professional bartenders or waiters
Permits and restrictions
- Preparation start times are arranged on case-by-case basis
- Equipment removal time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- There are no sound restrictions inside
- There are no sound restrictions outside
- Preferred partners are expected, but customers can book any vendor
- Pets not allowed
- No fireworks
- No smoke show during a musical performance
- No confetti
Payments
50%
Deposit required at the time of booking 30 days
The remaining service cost must be paid before the event Service scope and pricing is the same for all event types
Payment:
Bank transfer
Credit card
Cancellation policy
Free cancelation of the booking is not applicable
Changing the event date is not allowed. Changing the date would require canceling the existing booking.
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- Price for venue rental for 50 guests - $19,553, $391 per person
- Price for venue rental for 75 guests - $19,553, $261 per person
- Price for venue rental for 100 guests - $19,553, $196 per person
- Price for venue rental for 125 guests - $19,553, $156 per person
- Price for venue rental for 150 guests - $19,553, $130 per person
- Price for venue rental for 200 guests - $19,553, $98 per person
- Price for venue rental for 300 guests - $19,553, $65 per person
Yes, there are additional costs when booking California Academy of Sciences for a wedding. A 20% service charge is also applied to all services.
No, there is no minimum spend requirement when booking California Academy of Sciences for a wedding.
Yes, California Academy of Sciences offers lower rates on select weekdays:For 2025:
- Venue Hire: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
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No, California Academy of Sciences maintains the same rates throughout the year, regardless of the month.
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No, California Academy of Sciences doesn't offer in-house catering. This wedding venue allows you to bring your own third-party catering service, but the provider must be approved by the venue.
Yes, California Academy of Sciences wedding venue allows you to bring your own drinks at no additional cost, but they must be served by professional bartenders or waitstaff.
No, there isn’t any parking available at the California Academy of Sciences wedding venue.
No, there isn’t any accommodation available at the California Academy of Sciences wedding venue but there are some accommodation options nearby.
There are no noise restrictions at the California Academy of Sciences wedding venue.
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