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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This easy-to-read, interactive toolkit is organized into three main sections: Learn, Act, and Extend. Access this toolkit from any computer or mobile device, including a tablet or smartphone. Download ...

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 ...

All life on Earth is part of a complex web of connections within and across ecosystems. Humans are inhabitants of a global ecosystem; biological networks intersect with those built by humans. Earth's ...

get more familiar with the Science and Engineering Practices. see simple examples of classroom activities connected to the practices. think about how one activity can be focused on different practices ...

Plates: Massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes ...

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!

CiS internship application is now closed. Selected applicants will be required to attend an in-person group interview on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal ...

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 ...

When educators step into a training about the NGSS, they often arrive with a number of burning questions they hope to have addressed. To put their minds at ease, start your very first training by ...

Check out the other live science webcams we have streaming from the Academy. Watch and learn from animals in real-time, including penguins, coral and more!