The Academy is open 365 days a year! See what's on the day of your visit, or plan ahead. Unless otherwise noted, all events and programs below are included with admission.

Today, April 27, 2024

E.g., 2024-04-27
9:30 am

The Museum opens at 9:30 am today.

 Academy of Sciences logo
Museum Opens
Entrance
10:15 am

Join us for an all-ages exploration of animal movement from striking snake to feathery flyers. Daily, 10:15 am.

 Animal print background with a presenter, holder scarves, dancing
Animal Moves!
Science Today Station
10:30 am

Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 am and 3 pm.

 Three African Penguins
Penguin Feeding
African Hall

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
11:00 am

Sing the praises of arthropods with a dynamic crew of puppet performers in this kid-friendly program!

 Image of butterfly, ladybug, spider, fly, and bee puppet
Children's Puppet Theater: Arthropod Opera
East Garden
11:15 am

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
11:30 am

Watch as a diver plunges into one of the world's deepest living coral reef tanks. Daily, 11:30am

 Academy Diver in Philippine Coral Reef Tank
Coral Reef Dive
Philippine Coral Reef

Tour the amazing discoveries of space exploration to visit your favorite planets, moons, and more.

 Space Shuttle blasting off
Rocket Road Trip
Hohfeld Hall
12:00 pm

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
12:30 pm

Help a detective find the identity of a skull during this interactive theater program.

 Detective character holding a skull and magnifying glass
Skull Mystery Theater
Piazza
12:45 pm

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
1:30 pm

Watch as a diver plunges into the world's deepest living indoor coral reef exhibit. Weekends, 1:30 pm.

 Academy Diver in Philippine Coral Reef Tank
Coral Reef Dive
Philippine Coral Reef

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
1:40 pm

Tour the amazing discoveries of space exploration to visit your favorite planets, moons, and more.

 Space Shuttle blasting off
Rocket Road Trip
Hohfeld Hall
2:00 pm

Join a presenter for an interactive pop-up science presentation. Daily, 2 pm.

 Presenter explaining ocean acidification while doing a science experiment with guests
Pop-Up Science
Science Today Station
2:15 pm

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

 YouTube video poster image
Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
3:00 pm

Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. 10:30 am and 3 pm daily.

 3 African Penguins on exhibit at the Academy of sciences
Penguin Feeding
African Hall

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

 YouTube video poster image
Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
3:30 pm

Meet Claude, our alligator with albinism, and learn why his Southeastern habitat is so unique. Daily, 3:30 pm.

 Claude, the Academy
Swamp Talk
The Swamp
3:45 pm

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

 YouTube video poster image
Spark: The Universe in Us
Planetarium
3:50 pm

Tour the amazing discoveries of space exploration to visit your favorite planets, moons, and more.

 Space Shuttle blasting off
Rocket Road Trip
Hohfeld Hall
4:30 pm

Explore the immense scale of the known Universe in this live presentation that leaves Earth far behind.

 The Milky Way Galaxy as seen from outside.
Tour of the Universe
Planetarium
5:00 pm

The museum closes at 5 pm today.

 Academy of Sciences logo
Museum Closes
Entrance
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