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Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco · Embarcadero & Fisherman's Wharf · Aquarium

Bay marine life viewed from walk-through tunnels at PIER 39.

Free days

No free day. EBT / Museums for All tickets $5.

Know before you go

Admission

Paid (at the door): Adult 13–64 $28.25; Senior 65+ $24.25; Child 4–12 $20.25; 3 and under free. Online prices differ and add a fee; some days have peak pricing.

✓ Verified on aquariumofthebay.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Free days & hours

No free day. EBT / Museums for All tickets $5.

✓ Verified on aquariumofthebay.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Reservations

Not found on official site; confirm directly

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Hours

Daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4:30pm)

✓ Verified on aquariumofthebay.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Closed

Not found on official site; confirm directly

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Parking

PIER 39 Garage; one hour of validated parking when dining at participating full-service PIER 39 restaurants

✓ Verified on aquariumofthebay.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Kids

Child price ages 4–12; 3 and under free

✓ Verified on aquariumofthebay.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Accessibility

Not found on official site; confirm directly

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Address

PIER 39 (The Embarcadero & Beach St), San Francisco, CA 94133

✓ Verified on aquariumofthebay.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Map location from OpenStreetMap.

Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.

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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.