Coupons for the California Academy of Sciences can save you money on your next visit to the science museum. Savings include dollars off admission, and can be found online as printable coupons from such tourist related websites as the California Travel and Tourism Commission. Discounts are also available through the San Francisco City Pass program, offering percentages off admission when you visit five area attractions.

The California Academy of Science is located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and is the largest cultural institution in the city. Founded in 1853, the Academy welcomes an estimated 1.6 million visitors annually.http://www.holcimfoundation.org/Portals/1/docs/US_booklet.pdf The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to "explore, explain and protect the natural world."http://www.calacademy.org/about/

If you would like to learn more about the Academy, including ways to save on admission, this page offers information on where to get California Academy of Sciences coupons and discounts.

The California Academy of Sciences offers visitors a variety of entertainment and educational opportunities, featuring a new facility with over 400,000 square feet of exhibits, including a museum, planetarium, aquarium, and 4-story rainforest all in one place. In addition to offering these services to the public the Academy is also home to world-class scientists, as well as an education department devoted to a wide range of student and teacher services. The Academy's library alone offers over 26 million specimens and artifacts.http://www.calacademy.org/about/

1. Purchase an annual museum membership and receive free admission all year. Additional benefits include a 10% discount at the Academy Stores, a 15% discount on dinner at The Moss Room, and discounts on special programming and lectures.https://www.calacademy.org/join/membership/
2. Discount rates are available for groups of 15 or more people.http://www.calacademy.org/visit/tour_groups/
3. Get printable coupons online through tourist websites such as the California Travel and Tourism Commission. Savings include $3 off admission for up to four people. Coupon is valid through December 31, 2010.http://www.visitcalifornia.com/media/pages/funspots/2010/CAAcadSci10coupon1027.jpg
4. The California Academy of Sciences is part of the San Francisco City Pass program, which features 5 city attractions for almost 50% off the regular price. Visit the Academy of Sciences, the Aquarium of the Bay, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruise, and the Exploratorium or De Young Museum. Also get unlimited cable car rides. Cost is just $64 for adults and $39 for kids.http://www.citypass.com/city/sanfrancisco.html

• Adults: $24.95
• Youth (12-17): $19.95
• Children (4-11): $14.95
• Student: $19.95
• Children 3 and under are free
• Seniors (65 and over): $19.95
• Free Days on the third Wednesday of each month
• Select free days for San Francisco residents. Check official website for the free days for your zip code.http://www.calacademy.org/visit/sf_free_days.php

• Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm
• Open Sundays 11am-5pm
• Members-only hours are Tuesdays from 8:30am-9:30am and Sundays from 10am to 11am
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas