From deep sea to deep space, your Academy ticket is your passport to science adventures. Explore our exhibits, public programs, events, and more.
Please note: Osher Rainforest is closed through November 17 for infrastructure maintenance. Learn more
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The World's Largest Dinosaurs

A life-size model of a 60-foot Mamenchisaurus looms over the exhibition.
NightLife: September 21

Explore the Academy at night alongside nearly 60,000 live animals.
NightSchool: Earth, Wind, & Fire

In honor of the 21st night of September: natural disasters and the forces that shape our world.
A Century of Steinhart Aquarium

Steinhart Aquarium opened on September 29, 1923.
Steinhart Aquarium is turning 100! Dive into the watershed moments that made the biggest splash this century.
Coral Reef Dive

Watch as a diver plunges into one of the world's deepest living coral reef tanks. Daily, 11:30am
Iconic exhibitions
Steinhart Aquarium

Come face-to-fin with nearly 60,000 animals—from deep-sea oddities to Claude, our alligator with albinism.
Morrison Planetarium

The interior of Morrison Planetarium—one of the world's largest all-digital domes.
Experience the cosmos from the Academy's all-digital, 75-foot planetarium dome. Reservations required.
Osher Rainforest

Osher Rainforest is closed for infrastructure maintenance through November 17. We regret any inconvenience.
Kimball Natural History Museum

Explore hands-on exhibits, fascinating specimens, and the latest research conducted by Academy scientists.
Ongoing exhibitions
Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines

Encounter an eye-catching array of 12+ venomous species, from scorpions and jellies to spiders and snakes.
Hidden Wonders: Inside the Academy's Collections

"Kitty," our California saber-toothed cat (Smilodon californicus) fossil, was collected from the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.
Peek into the past in an all-new exhibition of nearly 800 objects from the Academy's research collections.
Giants of Land and Sea

Experience Northern California's epic natural wonders—including a 7.9-magnitude earthquake in the Shake House.
Gems and Minerals Unearthed

Marvel at nearly 400 dazzling and dramatic gem and mineral specimens from the Academy's geology collection.
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed

Descend into the twilight zone, where sunlight is scarce and every dive yields surprising discoveries.
Leo na Kesho (today and tomorrow)

A new installation in African Hall by artist Walter Kitundu interrupts a familiar presentation of biodiversity.
New Science: The Academy Exhibit

Celebrate LGBTQ+ women and gender minorities of color working in STEMM in a new exhibit and online gallery.
Color of Life

Live animals and hands-on exhibits reveal the significant role color plays across a vibrant spectrum of species.
The Swamp

Explore a Southeastern swamp habitat, home to snapping turtles and our beloved alligator with albinism, Claude.
Philippine Coral Reef

Watch reef fish dart through colorful forests of coral while giant rays sail gracefully under your feet.
Tusher African Hall

Explore our evolutionary history while surrounded by dioramas of African wildlife and splashing penguins.
Living Roof

Rolling hills and 1.7 million plants create an oasis for native species atop the Academy's 2.5-acre living roof.
Human Odyssey

Trace the milestones of our species’ fascinating history by studying skull casts, interactive maps, and more.
Water Planet

Discover how animals have evolved fascinating methods of living in and out of water.
California Coast

Get a glimpse of the richness right off our coast and gaze at rockfish, eels, anemones, sharks, and more.
Hands-on exhibitions
Wander Woods

Activate your kids' curiosity about the natural world in our outdoor nature play and exploration space.
Curiosity Grove

Young imaginations soar in this colorful, California forest-themed playspace. Open daily, 10 am-4 pm.
Naturalist Center

Welcome to the Academy's hub for exploration, with books, games, specimens, and more. Open daily; hours vary.