Join or renew your membership before January 4, 2016 and receive a FREE Welcome Gift.*
Join or renew your membership before January 4, 2016 and receive a FREE Welcome Gift* and begin your Academy adventure today. Visit the greenest museum in the world as often as you like—with a collection of nearly 46 million scientific specimens and home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum all under one living roof!
'Tis the Season for Science
Come celebrate the festive winter season with a scientific twist at the California Academy of Sciences’ annual holiday exhibit. As a member you’re invited to an exclusive evening event.
From fast-growing antlers to dynamic diets and amazing migrations, discover how reindeer adaptations allow these hardy animals to thrive in demanding Arctic environments. Live reindeer, indoor snow flurries, the Snowman Theater, merry programs and performances, and more return to delight visitors of all ages.
There’s so much more in store
- 3D Earth: Rainforests—Our new 3D show that transports you from the lush forest floor to the towering canopies of the rainforest and beyond. Opening February 5, 2016.
- Incoming!—Our latest original planetarium show exploring asteroids, comets, and the hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins. Opening March 11, 2016.
- Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed—Discover an underwater realm known as the twilight zone in our groundbreaking new aquarium exhibit. Opening June 10, 2016.
*Purchase or renew your Academy membership by January 4, 2016 and receive the free gift that is featured in the letter you received. To collect your gift, present the voucher attached to your letter along with proof of current membership status. This voucher cannot be redeemed for cash or credit. Offer is not retroactive and may not be combined with other offers. Depending upon the featured gift, supplies may be limited and may be substituted with another comparable item of the Academy’s choosing.