General Admission
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GENERAL ADMISSION
Tickets are valid for a one-day Aquarium admission. Have your hand stamped upon entering the Aquarium for return visits throughout the day - with dozens of daily visitor programs, there is always something new to explore.
See eye-to-eye with a Sevengill shark, be mesmerized by jellies, stroke a Bat Ray's back and experience the magic of San Francisco Bay.
Tickets will expire 3 months from the purchase date.
Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
You may also purchase tickets in person at our Visitor Services Desk at the second floor entrance, or at any of our ticket booths, located in front of the Aquarium, on PIER 39 and at Pier 41.
Refunds are available on any unused valid ticket with proof of purchase. Aquarium tickets do not include admission to the Bay Theater.
BEHIND THE SCENES
For the ultimate Aquarium experience, take a Behind the Scenes tour. Stroll the catwalk abouve our 700,000 gallon exhibit tunnels and get up-close and personal with our animals, and the people who care for them.
COMBINATION PACKAGES
Save money and enhance your San Francisco experience by purchasing a combination package! All packages include Aquarium admission, unless otherwise stated. Combination packages do not include admission to the Bay Theater.
BAY THEATER
Get the most out of your visit by seeing one - or all - of our fun, family-friendly films showing at the Aquarium's new Bay Theater. Theater tickets are valid for all films showing throughout the day of your visit, and can be added to any aquarium general admission or combination package for $3 per person. NOW SHOWING
Tickets will expire 3 months from the purchase date. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
