Tuesday, November 11, 2008

California Academy of Sciences-Awesome!

So Julie and I went to the new museum in Golden Gate Park on Monday November 10. It was completely PACKED with other anxious visitors like ourselves. Well worth the money, and by far the best museum I've been to in a long time. We were able to see the Planetarium (got in the nick of time) and the 3D Bug show which was quite fun as well. Here are some pictures. I stayed one night at a Hotel called Hotel Carlton and it felt more like a B&B than a hotel because it was void of your typical sterile hotel decor. Infused with art, culture, and pictures from around the world, it was quite the treat.


And here's a view from the room..you can see it through the screen!



For Susie, a Tomato Frog:


For Clay, a Giant Stuffed Bear!!


My favorite, the Phirana:


Just so you know, there are lots more pictures, and this museum boasts a Rainforest, Aquarium, Planetarium, and Living Roof. There is so much to see! Here's Julie and I being silly:



One shot from the Aquarium:

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Super cool place. The planetarium is a must-see . . . especially if you enjoy the feeling that you're falling, like feeling that you're going to throw up, . . . and stars and planets.

Susannah said...

froggie!!

jennifer newkirk said...

looks like something the grandkids need to go to! and a nice hotel...

mom said...

So glad you had this treat. Now I want to go there too.