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The Aquarium
Find Nemo inside the world’s deepest coral reef exhibit, and meet nearly 40,000 live animals from around the world. Learn more
The Natural History Museum
Explore how life evolved on Earth, and what we can do to help conserve its diversity. Learn more
The Planetarium
Fly through space and time, and gain a new perspective on the planet we call home. Learn more
The Rainforest
Journey through a four-story rainforest that is hot, humid, and teeming with life. Learn more
Programs & Events
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6–10 pm
Take a bite (and sip) out of NightLife this week as Sharktoberfest returns!
October 1–31
Join us for special members-only programs, offers & events all month long!
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm
Meet Academy scientists exploring and sustaining biodiversity around the globe.
Daily
Witness some of the most creative and destructive forces in the Universe.
Sundays in October
Join us for this live performance that blends history, religion, passion, and science.
Daily, Oct. 1 – Nov. 26
Enjoy unprecedented access to some of our most unusual and important specimens.
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
Join hands-on activities, stories & crafts with rotating themes (ages 3–5).
through October
Enjoy this fascinating family festival about extraterrestrial life and how to find it.
Sundays at 2:00
Hone your skills as a naturalist—learn a new technique each month. Ages 8–11.
through October
Explore exhibits and online resources from Steinhart Aquarium’s rich history.
Daily
Dive deeper with exclusive access to the aquarium or research collections.
Ongoing series
Prepare for a wild night! Join a Penguins + Pajamas sleepover, for ages 5+.
News & Highlights
Undoing Extinction
Scientists may soon be able to revive the extinct passenger pigeon—but should they?
Tropical Reef
Explore a high-definition video stream of the Philippine Coral Reef exhibit.
’Tis the Season for Science Collection
Celebrate the holidays with ornaments and greeting cards from our online store.
A New Chytrid Fungus
Researchers in the Netherlands discover a new disease that impacts amphibians.
How Science Works
Broaden your knowledge with the Academy’s new, free iTunes U course.
History of the Steinhart Aquarium
A look back at milestones of the Academy’s aquarium—90 years in the making.
Online Exhibits
Explore the digital galleries of tools and artifacts from the anthropology collection.
Human Odyssey
Retrace humanity’s path from our African origins to our spread across the globe.
Gulf of Guinea Expeditions
UNESCO has recognized São Tomé and Príncipe as a World Biosphere Reserve.
Academy Insider
Get the latest update of this popular app, with customized tours of the Academy.
Natural World Photo Contest
From animals to landscapes, show us what on Earth you’ve photographed!
Our Mission
The Academy is driven by a mission to Explore, Explain, and Sustain Life.
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