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

2019 SSI interns at the Pepperwood Preserve. Gain hands-on experience while working alongside renowned scientists—and jump-start your career in natural sciences research—with a nine-week, museum-based ...

Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Watch as a diver plunges into one of the world's deepest living coral reef tanks. Daily, ...

Venus begins a season-long absence from the sky, hidden by the glow of the Sun as it slowly passes behind our star, not returning to our view until August. It reaches superior conjunction on June 4, ...

It was a spectacular night of science, live music, tasty treats, open bar with craft cocktails, and much more—all in support of the Academy’s mission to regenerate the natural world. Attendees enjoyed ...

H. sagamius lives in the Pacific Ocean at depths of 2,000 to 3,300 feet, where sunlight doesn't penetrate. Food is scarce in the deep, and chance encounters in total darkness are rare, so the ...

Citizen scientists can help scientists and policy-makers track changes in the environment.

The Academy’s mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work. Buy your tickets today or become a member and visit for free!

Astronomers explore the third dimension of space with a variety of cutting-edge techniques.

Visit the only place on Earth with an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof. Embark on epic science adventures from the heart of Golden Gate Park!

Step in and hang on as our earthquake simulator recreates California's powerful 1906 and 1989 quakes.

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