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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a science & technology museum & planetarium in San Francisco, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is California Academy of Sciences?

The California Academy of Sciences is a research institute and natural history museum in San Francisco, California, that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world, housing over 46 million specimens. The academy began in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research. The institution is located in Golden Gate Park on the West Side of San Francisco.

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The record

Museum details

Name
California Academy of Sciences
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
San Francisco
State
California
Website
http://www.calacademy.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409500302
Coordinates
37.77025, -122.46932
What kind of museum is California Academy of Sciences?

California Academy of Sciences is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is California Academy of Sciences located?

California Academy of Sciences is located in San Francisco, California at approximately 37.77025, -122.46932. See the map above.

Does California Academy of Sciences have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.calacademy.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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