An interactive storytime about how humans are connected to each other and the natural world. Daily, 10:15 a.m. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, ...

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 ...

Monday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Renzo Piano is celebrated internationally for designs that combine inventive forms, natural materials, and abundant natural light to create buildings with an exceptional sensitivity to their ...

Embark on a backyard bug safari. Share atmospheric observations with NASA. Pilot your own paper bird. SAC kits take youth outdoors to investigate nature and design creative solutions to our planet’s ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

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

School field trip reservations are available for formal California school groups of students in grades pre-K through 12, including preschool. Field trips occur when your school is in session, with ...

Careers in Science is a multi-year, year-round paid internship and youth development program for San Francisco youth who come from communities typically underrepresented in science, technology, ...