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A 75-foot immersive dome
Scientific visualizations take visitors from distant galaxies to Earth’s environments.
Official experience information ↗Planetarium visitor guide · Iconic collection
Morrison Planetarium
San Francisco, California, United States
A data-driven universe under a 75-foot dome
The California Academy of Sciences building and planted roof, home to Morrison Planetarium · Photo: Tobias Kleinlercher / Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons thumbnail; no local edits. Display may crop to fit the card.
Your visit plan
Plan this visit
Choose your day; the official program confirms shows and admission.
- Access
- Free show reservations are required; spaces are limited and are generally reserved on arrival.
- Booking
- Reserve via the on-site QR code, first come, first served. Members can reserve in advance; seats are not guaranteed.
Morrison PlanetariumDates flexible · Admission separate
A personal visit idea. Confirm shows, admission and tickets with the venue.
Official dated programs
What’s on at Morrison Planetarium
Published dates from the same Events catalog. Confirm the current program, tickets and any weather or access changes with the venue.
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Check the official program ↗An iconic astronomy destination
A data-driven universe under a 75-foot dome
Make the California Academy of Sciences’ immersive dome the astronomy anchor of a Golden Gate Park museum day.
An Academy visit around the show
The planetarium is part of the California Academy of Sciences; check its daily program.
Official experience information ↗
The California Academy of Sciences building and planted roof, home to Morrison Planetarium
Photo: Tobias Kleinlercher / Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons thumbnail; no local edits. Display may crop to fit the card.
The living roof and skylights of the California Academy of Sciences, home of Morrison Planetarium
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Stella editorial suggestion
Make a visit of it
A suggested order for your outing. Adjust it around the official show schedule, opening hours and your needs.
Reserve soon after arrival
Stella suggestion: make the planetarium reservation your first stop inside the Academy.
Build the day around your session
Stella suggestion: choose nearby exhibitions while keeping enough time to return to the theater.
Before you travel
Plan the real visit
Visitor facts are source-reviewed. Check the venue for current opening hours, showtimes, admission and availability.
- Admission
The show reservation is free; check the Academy admission ticket that covers your visit.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Booking
Reserve via the on-site QR code, first come, first served. Members can reserve in advance; seats are not guaranteed.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Visit length
The Academy lists the Living Worlds film as 25 minutes. That is the film runtime, not the full museum visit or a guarantee of your dome session length; confirm your selected presentation, especially Timescapes.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗Official source 2 ↗- Pricing
There is no charge for a show reservation; Academy entry prices are separate.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Show language
Show language and translation has not been verified for the selected program. Check with the venue before booking.
Not confirmed — check with the venue- Age guidance
Children under four are not admitted. The venue advises shows may not suit children under seven.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Accessibility & sensory information
Ask staff for the planetarium accessibility entrance and reserved seating. Assistive listening devices are available.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Getting there
The Academy is at 55 Music Concourse Drive in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Weather & program changes
The dome is indoors; recheck the Academy’s closure notices before traveling.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗
Official evidence
Sources & review dates
Each source identifies the visitor details it supports. Suggested itineraries are Stella editorial guidance; confirm tickets and current programs directly with the operator.
- California Academy of Sciences — Morrison Planetarium ↗
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- California Academy of Sciences — Accessibility ↗
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- California Academy of Sciences — Living Worlds film runtime ↗
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