Academy Curator Emeritus John McCosker, PhD (right), discovered a deepwater cardinalfish during a 1997 expedition to Cuba, which featured an unexpected guest: Cuban president Fidel Castro (left). The ...
April 28, 2026 Dear Academy Community, Today we shared the difficult news with the Academy’s team that we would be implementing a round of staffing and budget reductions to address our recurring ...
Carnaval SF is back for year three at NightLife, now with a Fiesta y Fútbol twist! Join our colorful celebration of music, dance, and soccer pride from Latin American, Caribbean, and Afrodiasporic ...
General Lectures The Academy regularly brings brilliant speakers to the Academy to lecture on everything from anthropology to zoology.
Examine the skull casts of three early hominid species, then watch as their faces appear, thanks to “Pepper’s Ghost” optical illusion technology. Compare the distinctive gaits of a chimpanzee, ...
The Academy is open for members only every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 am and Sunday from 10-11 am. 9:30 a.m. Cal Academy opens at 9:30 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and 11 a.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Learn about our ...
Plates: Massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes ...
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 ...
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The Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability at the California Academy of Sciences is at the forefront of efforts to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and ...
The Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability at the California Academy of Sciences is at the forefront of efforts to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and ...
Big Bend National Park was authorized by Congress in 1935 to preserve and protect a representative area of the Chihuahuan Desert along the Rio Grande for the benefit and enjoyment of present and ...