Now get up to $20 Off Tickets to California Academy of Sciences — Cal Academy has so much to offer, we want to go again and again. Maybe that’s why it was named by Conde’ Nast Traveler as one of the ‘New Wonders of the World.’ Check out their cool new video tour.

I’ve posted about California Academy of Sciences free 3rd Wednesdays and locals days. But if that doesn’t fit into your schedule or you just don’t want to fight the crowds, here’s how to get in at a discount and even skip to the front of the line. Fees will be applied when you order, but these are still good deals and, most importantly, most tickets you buy elsewhere don’t let you skip the long line.

DEAL 1: Buy tickets anytime with our $3 Off Skip The Line tickets available on our deals page or by calling 800-313-8056 for Reservation Assistance. Your Price:

Adults $21.95 (regular price $24.95)
Child ages 7-11 $13.95 (regular price $14.95)
Youth/Senior $17.95 (regular price $19.95)

DEAL 2: Platinum Behind-the-Scenes Tour Special Offer – Save $20! This offer is only good through February 28, 2010, so get it quick. The Platinum Behind-the-Scenes Tour is the ultimate all-access experience at the California Academy of Sciences. Includes:

• General admission
• Behind-the-scenes guided tour including staff-only areas and secured collections
• VIP access to Rainforests of the World
• VIP Planetarium seating
• A commemorative gift DVD

DEAL 3: Nightlife – Cal Academy’s Thursday night Nightlife parties are extremely popular. The best way to go is to get $2 Off Skip The Line California Academy of Sciences Nightlife tickets, or $5 Off Skip the Line: NightLife VIP Tours.

DEAL 4: Residents discount - If you live in San Francisco, first check your zip for local free days (see Cal Academy local zip code calendar). For locals AND visitors, Cal Academy has Free Admission every third Wednesday of every month.

DEAL 5: Take public transportation and get a $3 discount. Just show your ticket for proof.

DEAL 6: Military & More Discount – February 1 – March 15, 2010, Military, Firefighters, Police, and Teachers get free admission with proof of occupation and valid ID.

DEAL 7: CityPass – 7 Bay Area Attractions you can use over 9 days*. If you’re interested in visiting a few San Francisco Bay Area attractions over 7 days and paying one low price, CityPass offers a $59.99 pass ($39 for kids) that’s good for 9 days. You can also buy them as E-Tickets and print them up immediately. The San Francisco Citypass includes: California Academyy of Sciences, Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure, Aquarium of the Bay, SF Museum of Modern Art,Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Passport, and your choice of the Exploratorium or de Young Museum and Legion of Honor.

DEAL 8: Go San Francisco Card* – 50 San Francisco Attractions for 1 low price. Includes admission to California Academy of Sciences, a Golden Gate Bay Cruise, Asian Art Museum, Exploratorium, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Cable Car Ride, SBC Park tour, and much more, plus shopping and dining discounts.

DEAL 9: If you’re a AAA member, you can always get $3 off full-priced admission per person (up to 4 people per member card) at the California Academy of Sciences front ticket window. There’s also a $10 off special AAA Offer on a Behind the Scenes Tour.

WHERE: California Academy of Sciences (Golden Gate Park), 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA.

CHEAP TIP: For more Bay Area attractions, including free days and discounts, see our San Francisco Bay Area Attractions Page.