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Please note: Claude will be off exhibit on Oct. 9 as he gets his standard health checkup with our skilled veterinary team.
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Family-friendly evening includes a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal demos, face painting, & crafts
The exhibit will feature winning images from the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition.
For the first time, the cohort includes two college student Youth Trustees.
Gear up for the Oct. 2024 mission launch with interactive exhibits, captivating models, and NASA experts on hand
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Science & Sustainability
December 12, 2019
New fossil animal named after the goddess Athena shows how sea lilies’ arms evolved.
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Science & Sustainability
December 5, 2019
From geckos to goblin spiders, flowering plants, and island ants, these new species grow Earth's tree of life.
Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
December 3, 2019
World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
November 26, 2019
From live reindeer to festive musical performances, the Academy is full of holiday cheer this
season.
Exhibits
November 5, 2019
Interactive exhibit explores the science of frozen polar regions with live reindeer, festive programs, and more!
Programs & Events
October 10, 2019
Annual fundraiser brings the museum to life at night and supports free and reduced admission programs.
Science & Sustainability
October 2, 2019
Award ceremony to take place on October 15, 2019.
Leadership
September 25, 2019
These new members join the Board as Academy reaches eleventh anniversary of groundbreaking green building.
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