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15 Best San Francisco Museum Tickets

The museum tickets: a rainforest dome inside the Academy of Sciences, the hands-on physics of the Exploratorium and the bay’s own aquarium. Fog-day insurance, all of it good.

1.San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket

Explore San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences with this all-in-one museum, aquarium, rainforest, and planetarium ticket—perfect for curious travelers.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Highly recommend spending an afternoon here. The aquarium is huge. The dinosaurs were a pleasant surprise. I loved the feeding of the penguins and the show we saw in the theater. The area around the California Academy of Sciences is also really beautiful. Would definitely…”

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2.California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Discover the California Academy of Sciences with skip-the-line tickets in San Francisco. Explore a rainforest, aquarium, and planetarium—all in one spot.

★ 4.0

“I had wanted to come here since I first saw this in school just over a decade ago… it didn’t disappoint. Architecturally the building is stunning, a mix of modern and old. The mix of live exhibits and static ones was good and I was…”

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4.The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

Discover Walt Disney’s life and works at San Francisco’s Walt Disney Family Museum. Enjoy interactive exhibits, stunning bay views, and a family-friendly experience for $25.

★ 5.0

“its amazing what is there but i learned if you really want to read about everything in the exhibits etc its best not to bring small children..”

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5.SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Explore San Francisco’s Exploratorium with skip-the-line access, hundreds of interactive exhibits, and stunning bay views—perfect for families and curious minds.

★ 4.5

“Great experience getting in. Exploratorium is always for kids of all ages. One of our teens, lived going here. Definitely a must see.”

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6.San Francisco Museum of Modern Art General Admission Ticket

Explore San Francisco’s premier modern art collection with SFMOMA’s general admission ticket. Discover stunning artworks, architecture, and views in 1-3 hours.

★ 4.5

“SFMOMA was absolutely gorgeous to walk through. I particularly enjoyed the 5th floor because of its interactive nature and it made you reflect while enjoying the scene.”

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8.de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

Explore San Francisco’s de Young Museum with general admission, enjoy world-class art, stunning views from the observation tower, and free access to Legion of Honor.

★ 4.0

“My daughter loved it. She loved upper level. It was very fascinating and love the first floor paintings. Read almost every interesting facts.”

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9.Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket

Discover the stunning Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco with this affordable ticket, offering European and Mediterranean art, plus access to de Young.

★ 4.5

“I loved the Mary Cassatt exhibit, location, the art itself and the descriptions of Mary's life which gave me some insight into her struggles in the societal thinking of the time”

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10.SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission

Experience San Francisco’s Exploratorium after dark with skip-the-line entry, stunning Bay views, and interactive exhibits tailored for adults.

★ 4.5

“This was the BEST thing I've ever done in the city. We literally had the best time ever! My boyfriend and I booked this trip after talking to a friend and just asking, "what's your favorite unique thing to do in the city?" She said…”

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11.California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

Discover the unique after-hours experience at California Academy of Sciences' NightLife, blending science, music, and adult socializing in San Francisco.

★ 4.5

“If you're in San Francisco on a Thursday evening, don't miss Nightlife! Not only are there activities and drinks, it's also a totally different and unique experience to be in the museum after dark. We went during the holiday season and got to make reindeer…”

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12.San Francisco Gregangelo Museum – Garden and Interior Combo Tour

Discover San Francisco’s vibrant art scene with the Gregangelo Museum's garden and interior tour—an immersive, creative experience blending art, nature, and community.

★ 5.0

“The home defies description. We happened to visit when there was a special event, and the email invitation was a bit unclear that it was an "instead of" rather than an "addition to" so we arrived way too early. A bit inconvenient since it was…”

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13.San Francisco Gregangelo Museum – Immersive Interior Art Tour

Discover the whimsical, art-filled world of San Francisco's Gregangelo Museum with an immersive interior tour. Expect creativity, surprises, and plenty of fun.

★ 4.5

“The experience (we did the indoor "Into the Rabbit Hole" tour) was great, and so much more than we had anticipated going in. My wife and I enjoy visiting immersive art exhibits everywhere we go, and we went expecting spaces we would just roam around…”

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15.Aquarium of the Bay VIP Experience

Experience behind-the-scenes at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay with this VIP tour, including early access, expert guides, and up-close animal encounters.

★ 5.0

“I would recommend doing this VIP as you get early access and an educational adviser which we had Connor Price. This was so worth doing as he showed us much more than we would of seen with out him, Connor also had a lot of…”

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