Still hands down our favorite science museum in the country. There is just so much to see. We used…read moreour ASTC reciprocal and needed to come back over two days and still only saw about a third of the museum. (ASTC allows 2 people to enter regardless of the home membership) Our favorite discovery this visit was the space exhibit (lots of interesting hands exhibits) and the AI portion - very cool live generated AI images based on found objects and generated music and artwork based on your own drawings.

While visiting the Bay Area this summer, we were told that this is some place we HAD to visit. Like…read morethe Bay Area Discovery Museum (which was ADORED), we could have gotten in with a reciprocal membership we have from LA, but I wasn't aware. I was just dropping money left and right for kids museums that were free for us. Sigh. Lesson of the trip: check your memberships! A lot of the exhibits were broken or not working, which was a bummer, but there was plenty of stuff for us to look at, and we didn't even see it all. Some highlights for the kids were the interactive laser table, the room where everything has no color unless you use a white light flashlight (they were in there FOREVER), and the cow eye dissection (which also left us all a little queasy...). We took too long getting brunch at the Ferry Building, so we didn't have enough time to explore it all, but I'm sure we'll return when we come up again.

I came here for kpop night. They did a great job incorporating kpop things like the random play…read moredance, top loader decorating station, etc. There were lots of interactive stations. Our favorite was the sea otter pelt station. The staff was very nice

Compared to the Exploratorium, this museum is more focused on life sciences…read more There are 3 things that make this place worth it and stands out to me: 1. Indoor rainforest is really really cool. 2. Planetarium, specifically The Size of the Universe showing. 3. Thursday night life with live music/dj and karaoke in the basement!

I came for the Halloween After Dark where my friend presented. All of the talks were funny and…read moreinformative and well delivered. Very imaginative and fun! The drinks are crazy expensive but thats to be expected. The festivities around Halloween were fun - costume contest, pumpkin carving (though not enough for everyone), etc.

Many of the exhibits are closed. The place is super crowded and there's pounding techno music…read moreeverywhere. The only good feature was the food trucks.

The permanent collection at the deYoung doesn't seem to change much…read more I'd rate the collection as just "OK". My favorite section is the Great American West series of paintings. Once a year, the "Bouquet to Arts" occurs in the spring, where floral designs accompany the permanent art - and it is spectacular and worth seeing. But, the big draw of the deYoung is the fantastic exhibitions that rotate throughout the year. I've seen a ton of them. Recently, I saw the Treasures of the Pharaohs. Well-done presentation of beautiful and rare Egyptian artifacts. Whatever exhibition is going on, check it out. That is the main reason to visit the deYoung. I've never been disappointed.

I love Egyptian Art. Had to go…read more Treasures of the Pharaohs at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is an incredible showcase of over 100 ancient Egyptian artifacts from Egypt. We attended the evening event, which made the experience even more memorable. Along with exploring the stunning exhibits, there was a two DJ spinning music, dancing, delicious food trucks, and great selection of cocktails/mocktails. The combination of history, culture, and entertainment created a fun and unique night out. A must go see.

I visited this museum on a whim and didn't have much time, but it is definitely on my list to…read morerevisit before summer ends! General admission is $25, but they participate in Museums for All, which is a great perk. I brought my 20-month-old and was thrilled to find so many age-appropriate activities for him to explore. The absolute highlight was the moving dinosaurs outside, set against a beautiful backdrop of the bay, a view that adults will definitely appreciate even if the toddlers don't notice! Definitely a great place to snap some photos. The bottom floor features animals and exhibits, and I noticed a cafe that I'd love to try for lunch next time. My only critique is the customer service. Some staff members, including those at the front desk, weren't very welcoming or acknowledging. Since this is such a family-oriented space, a simple smile would go a long way! It didn't ruin my experience, but better service would prevent it from taking away from anyone else's visit. Highly recommend overall!

$5 on a Sunday? I think, yes! I may have gone to the Lawrence Hall of Science for a field trip when…read moreI was younger, but coming back as an adult and now a mom, how fun! The views while parking are incredible and if ya know, ya know. While they do have a new cafe located on the bottom level ('ammatka Cafe; Ohlone-forward food), we did notice a lot of families and people bringing their lunches and sitting outside enjoying the sunshine and Bay Area picturesque stunning views. Speaking of parking, you do have to pay to park. Pro tip for those with a stroller: drop off one parent/group with stroller at the entrance and have the other park/pay. There is a distance/stairs pending where you park. Remember your license plate number to pay-by-machine. There's a parking app you can download too. I wish we checked out the website ahead of time to know all the hands-on exhibits and fun that we could embark on, but we were there on a spontaneous whim, and explored so many things! From electronic dinosaurs outside, to exhibits currently about making music, the future of food, and an animal discovery zone, there is so much ground to cover and truly a little something for everyone to enjoy. We will definitely be back! For littles, the downstair floor (there's elevators) has a super cool room that provokes shadow play, dance, and magna-tiles. This floor also has the animals!

NightLife at the Academy is always a fun nighttime event to hang out with friends or bring a date!…read moreRewild the City was a special nightlife event that included an open bar and food stations. Same nightlife access with a more fancy atmosphere tonight. 4/5 - Bao Bun - An Asian inspired dish comprised of tangy sauce pickled vegetables, steamed bun, and a chicken tender topped with a sweet, spicy sauce. Super filling and my favorite dish to eat with the drinks. It was a little difficult to eat as a cohesive dish and slightly dry but make no mistake - I was still eating 2 or 3 servings of this! 4/5 - Spring Rolls - The spring rolls were actually vegetable egg rolls that were still cooked well and complemented perfectly with sweet and sour sauce. Easiest snack to walk around and eat! 4/5 - Noodles - They had a chow mein-like noodle dish that was well seasoned and had a kick of spice with their chilis. Pretty decent dish that would've definitely given you your fix of noodles if that's what you would like! 5/5 - Lemon Bars and Strawberries - The outside park had a mini dessert stand and coffee station. The lemon bars were definitely the best dish (though more hidden as it was only one station). The strawberries also tasted fresh and sweet!

Really awesome place. I've been going here for YEARS. I remember the day they first opened the new…read morelocation. I still have my ticket, lol. I haven't been in a long time, so decided to try out nightlife (adults-only night on Thursdays) so I could avoid all the annoying, misbehaved kids during the day. Not all kids (and parents) are misbehaving during normal hours, but a lot of them are and it tends to ruin the experience for others, which is why I tried out nightlife. I'm not a drinker, so I can't speak about any of the drinks, but the overall experience was pretty cool, with some caveats. The rainforest is only open until 7:30pm, so you have only an hour and a half to go there and see that. I suggest going there first. The rainforest is by far, in my opinion, the BEST part of the academy. So many pretty butterflies and birds to see. I love it. The macaws, however, were not there (they had to go to bed early). If you want to see the aquarium areas, it's probably best to do that during normal hours because a lot of the nighttime lighting was on, which makes the tanks dark and hard to see. I was a bit bummed about that. The living roof was cool, but had so much more potential. There are so many beautiful California native plants they could put there, but instead it was very drab and not super interesting. It was a nice quiet area to go to get away from people, though. The planetarium show was about the coral reefs, which was interesting, but short. I'm not sure if I would go to another show. I haven't been super impressed with their shows in the past, so it's probably a skip for most people. Plus, it was very cramped in there and no food or drink is allowed. We went on Filipino night (Mabuhay), which was the theme of the evening, so there was a lot of Filipino-themed food and vendors there. Honestly, though, I was not impressed with the food truck food. Super overpriced and not very authentic to Filipino cuisine, which was disappointing. $10+ for mid boba drinks... Yikes. $20 for some nachos or tacos (and the portions were very small). Yeah, I would skip the food and drinks and eat before coming here. So much of it was a rip-off. The music was SUPER loud, which I didn't like, but night life is more of a party atmosphere, so it's to be expected. At least there are places to go and chill out away from the noise. Overall it was a fun experience and I might go back. But I think to fully appreciate the exhibits, you should probably go during a normal day when everything is open and well-lit. I would probably just go on a weekday in September when school is starting and field trips aren't scheduled yet to avoid the crowds of people and kids. But I'm still glad we experienced it and we had a good time.

everytime i come back this place does not fail to amaze…read more first, all the bartenders are incredibly passionate, friendly, and welcoming. they each have their own specialty cocktail and a story to back them. ours on a particularly nice day offered his take on an espresso martini, and i haven't been able to drink another since. the definition of perfect. hanging from the ceiling are various concoctions that patrons can have displayed as their own piece in the puzzle. there are private nooks, high ceilings, a library of books, and great views of the bay. certainly the place to impress friends and family when around fort mason.

The interval at Long Now has always caught my eye. For years we have been frequenting this spot and…read morelove how over time the surrounding Fort Mason has developed and evolved. Once upon a time they had a drink called the chartreuse swizzle, an amazing beverage crafted with expertise and flavor. It was a drink that had me interested in the world of unique craft cocktails and I was sad to see it go, but at the same time this menu is always evolving in the best of ways. The bartenders are always great at keeping the menu up to date and their concoctions never leave me wanting. The whimsy and vibes of the space tickles something in your mind that demands you stop, remove yourself from your digital pocket sized addiction and gaze into the greater world to reflect and observe. I love coming here to think, read, ponder and craft new ideas at times when I feel stuck.

I've been wanting to go for years. Finally made the visit and it was worth it…read more The museum is bigger than expected. I spent 2 hours there and could have stayed longer, but there was a schedule to stick to. It's cool that it's a museum about Walt and his life. How the company came to be. How the animation making changed over the years. Really cool for the whole family to visit.

I visited this museum about 10 years ago and decided a few weeks ago to return. It is basically the…read moresame as I remembered which is good because this is a fine museum that honors the life of an American icon. I would budget 2 hours to go through it all as it chronicles Walt's life from birth to death and offers many exhibits telling the story. It shows his many innovations from creating characters like Mickey, Donald, etc., his advancement of filmography becoming the winner of more Oscars than anyone in history (including the present) to the creation of Disneyland and his vision of Disney World. Today his entertainment empire is still with us and bigger than ever. Come here to learn the real story of his life. You will find it both interesting and enjoyable. Besides coming here will allow you to visit the beautiful Presidio which overlooks the Bay and the GG bridge.

I can't believe it took us this long to visit this place! To be honest, I think we thought we had…read morealready visited before but we were wrong. What a gorgeous garden! It's pretty big to explore and took us a couple of hours to cover the basics. My only issue is I wish their signs were less confusing. I think having more maps throughout would be helpful as well. Maybe there was a brochure we were supposed to get when we purchased our tickets but that didn't happen. But overall, we very much enjoyed our visit and so glad we finally got a chance to explore. Botanical Gardens are one of our favorites.

A variety of beautiful and huge trees, birds(if you can spot them), and the best people to welcome…read moreyou in! What's not to like about this place! Besides they frequently host free and paid events and have a cute plant and bookstore. Love this place! Recently visited there for Flower Piano 2026 (ongoing from 10th to 20th September). Do not miss this! The lounge tickets were worth it on opening night.

The free Friday nights are such a vibe with live music and the DJ was TOO GOOD for the crowd…read more Food trucks outside were the most diverse options including Swahili, Nepal, South African also ice cream!

This museum is so underrated!…read more There are plenty of exhibits to explore, along with interactive areas that make learning fun for kids. It's a great place to spend a day with the family, whether you're looking to learn something new, relax, or simply enjoy a beautiful day in Oakland. I especially appreciate that this museum participates in the Museums for All program, which helps make cultural and educational experiences more accessible to families. We had a wonderful visit and I'll definitely be coming back more often. If you're looking for a family-friendly activity that's both fun and educational, this museum is worth checking out.