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Morrison Planetarium

Tourist attraction Planetarium

Variety of programming from star shows to NASA feeds featured in an all-digital planetarium dome. People often mention space, show,


Address

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Website

www.calacademy.org

Contact

(415) 379-8000

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (70 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 3 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Allen S. 1 year ago on Google
    I just finished writing a review of the California Academy of science and was amazed by it. I then seen a special place for a review of the Morrison Planetarium. I was so impressed by this place I decided to write another one just about it. I have always wanted to go to a planetarium as I am really fascinated by space and the vastness of it. I didn't know what happens at a Planetarium I thought they just talked about space and put some pictures on a wall. Unbeknownst to me it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Put yourself in a 95ft snow globe and relax. Being a BIG space geek it took me 10 seconds into the 1st show for my mind to totally explode 🤯🤯🤯🤯 for what I was seeing in this screen. My sister and I went to it and we walked out after only to book the next 2 shows. She said she got goosebumps watching it a few times. The 2nd show was about coral reefs, it was good but the last show done by Christian, our guide to the stars, blew my mind. I can not say enough about what I witnessed coming out of there. It makes me want to tour the world watching planetarium shows. If you even like space and or exploration you have to go here. It gave me a whole new lease on space and the universe and l like to like I am well versed in the topic. A few times I swear the room was moving....knowing damn well it wasn't. It might be not for people with motion sickness. Seeing how small a grain of sand we are in the vastness of space is crazy. Get to the planterium and check it out....if that's your think, you will love it.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Man M. 5 years ago on Google
    More then I expected. Tix and parking a lil expensive but what else can u expect from SF. Area around the museum was clean with plenty of space for my 7 and 5yr old 2 run around. They even had food trucks out there to enjoy if u didnt wanna eat inside the museum. The museum was clean (bathrooms ) yes. Staff was friendly . The journey thru the stars show was great but maybe 8-10min to long imo. Defenitley worth a day trip.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shoshana B. 6 years ago on Google
    Terrible show! I want that 30min of my life back. "Vortex 2"... Some wannabee artsy/creepy music video. Nothing about planets, science or nature... Such a disappointment. Lesson... Always find out what it's showing before getting stuck in the center, not being able to walk out on it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Planetarium with aquarium What can be more worthy to see?
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katia R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place for learning. If you suffer from motion sickness, be aware the show may trigger an episode..just relax, close your eyes and take a deep breath...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 m c. 1 year ago on Google
    So amazingly fantastic! Living World is very cool...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric P. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome viewing experience where you zoom around the universe while I've of the knowledge staff narrates. There is no reserve seating, so make sure to show up early.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin H. 10 years ago on Google
    I'd definitely recommend a visit to the planetarium. I was sceptical that this was a worthwhile use of my time given I only had a weekend in the city, but the half hour showing was comfortable, fun and educational; just lean back and be immersed in the universe! Particularly impressive was how current the information was. The presentation is apparently remade a few times per year anyway, but at one point the in-house narrator interrupted to give the results of some findings from the last month. The only reason I could find to advise against visiting is that afterwards you can't help but leave with a feeling that you're an immeasurably small part of a very large universe. If that might bother you, maybe think twice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roseann L. 1 year ago on Google
    I just want to keep going back. Sooo interesting!

  • 5/5 Debo S. 2 years ago on Google
    What a find! The museum of science it absolutely the best way to spend a chilly afternoon. Loved the planetarium and rainforest especially.

  • 5/5 Andra Loy C. 4 months ago on Google
    Exciting, educational and exquisitely beautiful!!!! A fabulous way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy!!!

  • 4/5 Jodi T. 6 months ago on Google
    Wanted more 3Dish but otherwise good 👍


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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