An interactive storytime about how humans are connected to each other and the natural world. Daily, 10:15 a.m. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, ...

The Swamp is best known as the home of Claude, the startlingly white Alligator mississippiensis who's become one of the Academy's most famous residents. Go below for underwater, eye-to-eye views of ...

This is a recurring event. Check the daily calendar for more schedule information. Planetarium shows are included with admission, but capacity is limited for the safety of our guests and staff.

The Plants to Pixels project empowers botany buffs everywhere to make meaningful contributions to science anytime. Here's how: Transcribe: If available, enter the following pieces of specimen data ...

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Although corals are tiny organisms, they construct some of the largest and most ecologically important structures in the world. Members of a diverse group that includes jellyfish and anemones, most ...

The Academy is conveniently located within 10 minutes of four MUNI bus and Metro lines, listed below in order of nearest to farthest from our main entrance. Go green, ride MUNI! Biking in and around ...

WHAT: Immerse yourself in the newly refreshed Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed exhibit, which recently reopened after ...

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Ahh, annual report season, the most wonderful time of the year. Especially because the Academy’s annual report isn’t like other reports. It’s a cool report. How cool? 150+ newly described species cool ...

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