The Academy is open for members only every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 am and Sunday from 10-11 am. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m ...

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Land ho! Chart a course for five fascinating archipelagos around the world in our twentieth (and final!) activity pack. Island adventures await, from building a rumbling volcano, exploring delicious ...

At 25 feet deep, the Philippine Coral Reef tank is one of the deepest and largest indoor display of living coral in the world. Under the surface, hundreds of fish mingle with eels, anemones, starfish, ...

At a Penguins+Pajamas Sleepover, the adventure begins well before bedtime—and continues the next day. Spark your young science-lover's imagination by exploring our exhibits after hours. Go stargazing ...

All major taxonomic groups are well represented in the collection, but several areas of particular merit further description: Embiidina, Thysanoptera, Hemiptera/Homoptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, ...

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!

Scientific Publications offers a window into the exciting discoveries of Academy scientists, whose research forms the basis of knowledge regarding the evolution and dispersal of many different species ...

The Rock Fund Programs are facilitated in-person programs that are open to all Kinder–5th grade classes from San Francisco schools, whether public, private, or parochial. Please see below for grade ...

Students will explore tectonic plate boundaries and different types of seismic waves generated by earthquakes.

Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and planning in advance can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an ...

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