California Academy of Sciences
Upcoming Events (50)
NightLife
NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences: an after-hours science museum party in San Francisco with music and drinks.
Gems and Minerals Unearthed
Explore gems and minerals at the California Academy of Sciences through interactive displays and remarkable geological specimens.
Kimball Natural History Museum
Visit the Kimball Natural History Museum exhibit at San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences to explore natural history.
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed
Explore Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed at the California Academy of Sciences, a fascinating exhibit diving into hidden ocean ecosystems.
Color of Life
Color of Life is an immersive exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences exploring how color functions in nature—from camouflage to mating displays—through specimens, displays, and interactive science interpretation.
Water Planet
Water Planet is a museum exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences exploring Earth's water systems, marine ecosystems and conservation through interactive displays and specimens.
California Coast
Explore the California Coast exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, a science display about coastal ecosystems and wildlife.
Academy in Action
Explore science in action at the California Academy of Sciences with the Academy in Action exhibit.
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The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is an all‑in‑one natural history museum featuring an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest exhibit and interactive science displays with a famous living roof—great for hands‑on family visits.
BigPicture: Natural World Photography
BigPicture: Natural World Photography at the California Academy of Sciences features striking large-format images of wildlife and natural landscapes that highlight biodiversity and conservation themes.
Gems and Minerals Unearthed
Explore dazzling gems and mineral specimens at the California Academy of Sciences in a family-friendly, educational exhibition showcasing crystals, geology and natural-history displays.
Osher Rainforest
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences is a multi-level living rainforest exhibit featuring tropical plants, free-flying birds and animals, and conservation-focused displays ideal for families and nature lovers.
BigPicture: Natural World Photography
Exhibition of nature photography at the California Academy of Sciences, part of the BigPicture: Natural World Photography program.
Tusher African Hall
Tusher African Hall at the California Academy of Sciences is a museum exhibition showcasing African natural history and cultural artifacts through dioramas and displays, suitable for families, students, and museum enthusiasts.
New Science: The Academy Exhibit
New Science: The Academy Exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco showcases cutting-edge scientific discoveries through interactive displays, demos, and immersive installations for curious visitors of all ages.
California: State of Nature
A museum exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences exploring California's natural landscapes and biodiversity.
Color of Life
Color of Life is a California Academy of Sciences exhibit exploring how color appears in the natural world.
Curiosity Grove
Explore the science of curiosity at the California Academy of Sciences through Curiosity Grove, an engaging museum exhibit for all ages.
Hidden Wonders: Inside the Academy's Collections
Explore Hidden Wonders: Inside the Academy's Collections at the California Academy of Sciences, revealing the museum's diverse artifacts and specimens.
Human Odyssey
Exhibition on human evolution at the California Academy of Sciences.
Living Roof
Explore the Living Roof exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences to learn how green roofs support biodiversity and sustainable design.
Morrison Planetarium
Explore cosmic wonders at Morrison Planetarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences with immersive space shows.
Nature Lab
Nature Lab at the California Academy of Sciences invites visitors to explore nature's systems through interactive exhibits and hands-on displays.
Curiosity Grove
Curiosity Grove at the California Academy of Sciences is a hands-on, family-friendly science exhibit where kids explore nature and STEAM concepts through interactive installations and playful learning.
New Science Exhibit
Discover the latest science breakthroughs in this new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences.
Osher Rainforest
Explore the Osher Rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, an immersive display of rainforest biodiversity and ecosystems.
Penguins+Pajamas Sleepovers
Families can enjoy a penguin-themed sleepover at the California Academy of Sciences for an educational, kid-friendly overnight adventure.
Philippine Coral Reef
Museum exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences exploring the Philippine coral reef and its marine ecosystems.
Shake House
Explore California's natural world through Shake House, an interactive exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences.
Steinhart Aquarium
Explore Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences, a premier marine-life exhibit showcasing diverse ocean ecosystems.
Tiny Chef, Big Impact
A family-friendly science exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences exploring how tiny chefs can make a big impact.
Tusher African Hall
Explore Tusher African Hall, a cultural exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences.
Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines
Explore the world of venomous creatures and how fangs, stingers, and spines evolved in this exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences.
Wander Woods
Explore forest habitats and nature-inspired installations at Wander Woods, an exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences.
Water Planet
Water Planet at the California Academy of Sciences invites visitors to explore Earth's oceans and water systems through immersive exhibits.
Kimball Natural History Museum
Explore the Kimball Natural History Museum at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco — a hands-on natural history exhibition of specimens and educational displays for visitors of all ages.
Human Odyssey
Human Odyssey at the California Academy of Sciences is an immersive museum exhibition exploring human evolution, biology, culture and migration through interactive displays and natural history specimens.
Nature Lab
Nature Lab at the California Academy of Sciences is an interactive, family-friendly museum exhibit exploring biodiversity and ecosystems with hands-on activities for kids and curious visitors.
Steinhart Aquarium
Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences is a family-friendly marine exhibit showcasing diverse sea life, interactive displays, and conservation education—perfect for kids, students, and visitors in San Francisco.
Academy in Action
Academy in Action at the California Academy of Sciences presents live science demonstrations and behind-the-scenes explorations for curious visitors of all ages.
California Coast
California Coast at the California Academy of Sciences is an immersive exhibition showcasing the region's coastal ecosystems, marine life, and conservation stories through displays and interactive experiences.
California: State of Nature
California: State of Nature is a museum exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences showcasing California's diverse ecosystems, wildlife and natural history through displays, specimens and interactive science interpretation.
Hidden Wonders: Inside the Academy's Collections
Explore rarely seen specimens and scientific treasures from the California Academy of Sciences' collections in a behind-the-scenes exhibition that reveals the museum's hidden wonders.
Living Roof
Explore the California Academy of Sciences' Living Roof, a planted, eco-friendly rooftop exhibit that showcases sustainable architecture, native plants, and urban biodiversity atop the museum in San Francisco.
Penguins+Pajamas Sleepovers
Penguins+Pajamas Sleepovers at the California Academy of Sciences are family-friendly overnight programs where kids and their chaperones sleep in the museum, enjoy penguin encounters, hands-on science activities and behind-the-scenes exhibits for a fun educational night.
Philippine Coral Reef
Philippine Coral Reef at the California Academy of Sciences is an immersive museum exhibit showcasing vibrant Philippine reef ecosystems, live marine species, and conservation education for visitors of all ages.
Shake House
Shake House at the California Academy of Sciences is an interactive, family-friendly exhibit where visitors can experience simulated earthquakes and learn about California geology through hands-on displays.
Tiny Chef, Big Impact
Tiny Chef, Big Impact is a family-friendly exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences that explores how tiny organisms and sustainable food systems affect our planet, featuring interactive displays and activities for kids and adults.
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed is an immersive California Academy of Sciences exhibition exploring deep-reef ecosystems, marine biodiversity, and conservation through visuals and specimens ideal for curious visitors of all ages.
Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines
An educational exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences showcasing venomous animals — fangs, stingers, and spines — their biology, ecology and human relevance, designed for curious visitors of all ages.