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The Living Roof

Science Museum, Garden, and Scenic Lookout
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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  • WhiskeyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskeyAvengerJune 27, 2018
    A must visit for fantastic photo opportunities.
  • Ben M.
    Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
    Nice place to watch the sunset
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Ching
    ChingFebruary 24, 2012
    Ask the guide to explain the layers on the roof. You'll be blown away!
  • Pamela S.heart icon on user image
    Pamela SteeleJune 10, 2017
    The grass looked quite brown but still a great idea.
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenApril 22, 2014
    Most important maintenance job? Weeding!
  • Kim C.
    Kim CNovember 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Only one elevator goes to the roof, so ask or follow signs.
  • Ruddha C.
    Ruddha CAJune 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Great views of...c u on top.
  • Ruddha C.
    Ruddha CASeptember 9, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Nice scenic views...
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The Living Roof
55 Music Concourse Dr (at California Academy of Sciences)
San Francisco, CA 94118
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Renzo Piano's masterstroke of design lies in making the park's environment such a visible part of the building itself. The rooftop's seven undulating green hillocks pay homage to the iconic topography of San Francisco and blurs the boundary between building and parkland.
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