While there is no charge to enter the park itself, the primary attractions throughout Golden Gate Park charge a fee (with the exception of special days that offer free admission). As of May 25, 2013, the admission prices and hours for the main attractions at Golden Gate Park are as follows (as of May 25, 2013):
California Academy of Sciences
Address: 55 Music Concourse Drive
Phone Number: (415) 379-8000
Main Website: http://www.calacademy.org
Regular Hours: Monday – Saturday (9:30 am – 5 pm); Sunday (11 am – 5 pm)
Members’ Hours – Tuesday (8:30 – 9:30 am) and Sunday (10 – 11 am)
Special Hours: Thursday Nightlife Hours: 6 pm- 10 pm
Admission for Nightlife Thursdays – $10 for members; $12 for non-members
California Academy of Sciences General Admission
Summer Admission
(from May 25 to September 2)
Adult – $34.95
Senior (ages 65 and over) – $29.95
Student – $29.95
Youth (ages 12-17) – $29.95
Child (ages 4-11) – $24.95
Ages 3 and under FREE
Winter Admission
Adult – $29.95
Senior (ages 65 and over) – $24.95
Student – $24.95
Youth (ages 12-17) – $24.95
Child (ages 4-11) – $19.95
Ages 3 and under FREE
During peak hours, a $5 surcharge is added to the general admission price. The main website lists upcoming peak periods, which are subject to change on a yearly basis.
Free Admission at California Academy of Science
- The Academy is free to visitors on the third Wednesday of every month.
- There are free “Neighborhood Days” held twice per year for designated zip codes and neighborhoods – the schedule is posted on the Academy’s website.
- The Academy hosts free Sunday admission four times a year on a quarterly basis.
Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
Phone Number: (415) 750-3600
Main Website: http://deyoung.famsf.org/deyoung
Regular Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 9:30 am to 5:15 pm
Friday (mid-January through November only) 9:30 am to 8:45 pm
Closed on Mondays (with the exception of a few instances that change yearly
Special Hours: Friday Nights at deYoung: 5 to 8:45 pm
deYoung Museum General Admission
Adult – $10
Senior (ages 65 and over) – $7
Audio tour – $7
Youth (ages 13-17) and college students with ID – $6
Child (ages 12 and under) – FREE
Ages 3 and under – FREE
Muni riders with proof of a public transit purchase receive a $2 discount on admission.
Free Admission at deYoung Museum
- Offered every first Tuesday of the month
- During the first weekend of every month, Bank of America credit and debit card holders enjoy free admission to deYoung Museum.
Address: 100 John F. Kennedy Drive
Phone Number: (415) 831-2090
Main Website: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/
Regular Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Closed on Mondays with exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day
Conservatory of Flowers General Admission for Non-Residents
Adult – $7
Senior (ages 65 and over) and Children ages 12-17 – $5
Children (ages 5-11) – $2
Children ages 4 and under – FREE
San Francisco residents must show proof of residency to enjoy a reduced admission fee.
Free Admission at the Conservatory of Flowers
- The Conservatory is free to all visitors on the first Tuesday of each month.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Address: 9th Ave & Lincoln Way
Phone Number: (415) 661-1316
Main Website: http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org
Spring & Summer Hours
(from second Sunday in March through September)
9 am – 6 pm
Fall & Winter Hours
October through early November: 9 am – 5 pm
1st Sunday in November through January: 9 am – 4 pm
February through early March: 9 am – 5 pm
Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture Hours: 10 am – 4 pm
Closed on Tuesdays and major holidays.
Garden Bookstore and Arbor Hours: Open daily from 10 am – 4 pm
Closed on major holidays.
Extended Member Hours: Wednesdays (from May 1–July 31) – 6 – 8 pm
Botanical Garden General Admission for Non-Residents
Adult – $7
Senior (ages 65 and over) and children ages 12-17 – $5
Child (ages 5-11) – $2
Children ages 4 and under – FREE
Families (2 adults and one or more children) – $15
Free Admission to Botanical Garden
- Members of the Botanical Garden; San Francisco City and County Residents; and School Groups are not charged admission.
- Entry to the Garden is free on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
- Visitors may gain free entry to the Garden on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
Phone Number: (415) 668-0909
Main Website: http://japaneseteagardensf.com
Summer Hours
(March 1 to October 31)
Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Winter Hours
(November 1 to February 28)
Open daily from 9 am to 4:45 pm
Japanese Tea Garden General Admission
Adult: $5 (Residents); $7 (Non-Residents)
Senior (65+) and Youth (12-17): $3 (Residents); $5 (Non-Residents)
Child (5-11): $1.50 (Residents); $2 (Non-Residents)
Child (4 and under): Free
Free Admission at Japanese Tea Garden
- You can save money by visiting the Tea Garden before 10 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – it is actually free before this time.
