Awe-inspiring exhibits for explorers of all ages
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Wander Woods
Something wild has sprouted in the East Garden! Our new playspace sparks young imaginations with climbable boulders, leapable logs, and buildable dens.
Sharks
Discover the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of our ocean's misunderstood apex predators in the Academy's Sharks exhibit, created by Grande Experiences.
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Events and activities to kick-start your curiosity
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Living Worlds
Is anybody out there? In our newest planetarium show, see how surprising discoveries about life on Earth could help us detect alien life light years away.
NightLife
Wonder what our animals get up to once the sun goes down? Find out at the Academy’s weekly event that celebrates the unusual intersection of art and science.
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World-changing science starts here
BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH
70 new species in 2021!
From psychedelic sea slugs to limbless amphibians, Academy scientists added 70 eye-popping new plant and animal species to the tree of life this year.
Join, renew, or donate
Keep up with your favorite creatures by visiting for free all year long—and support our research, education, and access initiatives while you're at it.
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