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• 9:30 AM

  • Museum Opens

    Admission includes access to all museum and aquarium exhibits, including the rainforest, planetarium, and living roof. Admission to this popular Bay Area attraction includes a wide range of daily programs and activities, including dive shows, penguin feedings, swamp talks and more.
• 10:30 AM

  • Penguin Feeding

    African Hall

    

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    Meet our African Penguin colony while an Academy biologist feeds them and answers your questions.
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• 11:00 AM

  • What Makes Us Human?

    African Hall

    

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    Follow the milestones in human evolution—upright walking, tool making, symbolic thinking—while comparing the adaptations of early humans to our modern bodies through fun activities that help reveal the origins of who we are.
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• 11:30 AM

  • Planetarium Show - Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet

    Planetarium

    

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    A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After a stunning flight over the San Andreas Fault, audiences travel back in time to experience San Francisco's infamous 1906 earthquake. Data-driven visualizations illustrate Earth's story, revealing how subtle motions and sudden ruptures have shaped our planet over eons—and how geological activity influences the course of human history. Finally, see how scientists and engineers help society prepare for a safer future.

    Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to exhibit closures or special events.

    The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pick up a show pass. In addition, please remember that shows may not be appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.

    School and youth groups are required to have an advance reservation in a school show in order to attend the Planetarium. Please check your reservation carefully for confirmation of any requested programs, we do not accept walkup requests on the day of your field trip.
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  • Coral Reef Dive

    Coral Reef Exhibit

    

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    Watch as a diver suits up in SCUBA gear and plunges into the world’s deepest living coral reef exhibit. Outfitted with an underwater microphone, the diver will answer all of your reef-related questions.
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• 12:00 PM

  • The Sweet Side of DNA

    Project Lab

    Have you ever wondered what “the essence of life” would look like if you held it in the palm of your hand? We will crush up strawberries and extract their DNA to see it up close and personal – without a microscope! We also discover why scientists call DNA the most extraordinary molecule on earth.
• 12:30 PM

  • Planetarium Show - Fragile Planet

    Planetarium

    

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    Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might hostextraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect — echoes the themes of biodiversity and sustainability.   

    The visual foundation of the show lies in scientific visualization. From the high-resolution satellite imagery of Earth, the positions of galaxies more than 50 million light years distant, the three-dimensional terrain of Valles Marineris on Mars to the locations of extrasolar planetary systems in interstellar space, everything audiences will see in this award-winning show has a basis in astronomers’ best understanding of the Universe.
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  • Pollinator Power

    Living Roof

    Join us atop the Academy's living roof to explore the fascinating lives of pollinators including birds, bats and bees. As these animals buzz, swoop and fly through the air, they are helping to keep California one of the most diverse places on earth. Here at the Academy, researchers and gardeners work to maintain a living roof of entirely native plants - come find out how this helps keep habitats healthy!
• 1:00 PM

  • Live African Safari

    Science in Action

    

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    Adventure through Africa and explore the amazing biodiversity of its animals and habitats. How do pythons hunt so masterfully in the dark of night? How does a hissing cockroach attract a mate? And just how fast does a cheetah run? Discover the answers and learn how each animal plays an important role in its diverse ecosystem.
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• 1:30 PM

  • Planetarium Show - Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet

    Planetarium

    

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    A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After a stunning flight over the San Andreas Fault, audiences travel back in time to experience San Francisco's infamous 1906 earthquake. Data-driven visualizations illustrate Earth's story, revealing how subtle motions and sudden ruptures have shaped our planet over eons—and how geological activity influences the course of human history. Finally, see how scientists and engineers help society prepare for a safer future.

    Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to exhibit closures or special events.

    The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pick up a show pass. In addition, please remember that shows may not be appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.

    School and youth groups are required to have an advance reservation in a school show in order to attend the Planetarium. Please check your reservation carefully for confirmation of any requested programs, we do not accept walkup requests on the day of your field trip.
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  • Sharks to Dinosaurs: A Walk through Time

    Islands of Evolution

    Come and uncover the Earth’s ancient history and learn about the sharks, tortoises, and dinosaurs that first appeared millions of years ago as you explore Academy exhibits. Step back in time and discover the unique adaptations these amazing species developed for evolving, thriving and surviving on a planet that was very different from our modern world.
• 2:30 PM

  • Planetarium Show - Fragile Planet

    Planetarium

    

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    Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might hostextraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect — echoes the themes of biodiversity and sustainability.   

    The visual foundation of the show lies in scientific visualization. From the high-resolution satellite imagery of Earth, the positions of galaxies more than 50 million light years distant, the three-dimensional terrain of Valles Marineris on Mars to the locations of extrasolar planetary systems in interstellar space, everything audiences will see in this award-winning show has a basis in astronomers’ best understanding of the Universe.
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  • Coral Reef Dive

    Coral Reef Exhibit

    

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    Watch as a diver suits up in SCUBA gear and plunges into the world’s deepest living coral reef exhibit. Outfitted with an underwater microphone, the diver will answer all of your reef-related questions.
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• 3:00 PM

  • Penguin Feeding

    African Hall

    

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    Meet our African Penguin colony while an Academy biologist feeds them and answers your questions.
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• 3:30 PM

  • Swamp Discovery

    Swamp

    Learn more about these wetland ecosystems of the Southeast United States and their hidden value. Listen to sounds of swamp inhabitants as we follow the life of the American alligator from hatchling chirps to the booming bellows of mature adults, all beneath the moss-draped limbs of a bald cypress.

  • Planetarium Show - Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet

    Planetarium

    

    View larger

    A sweeping geological journey, Earthquake explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet. After a stunning flight over the San Andreas Fault, audiences travel back in time to experience San Francisco's infamous 1906 earthquake. Data-driven visualizations illustrate Earth's story, revealing how subtle motions and sudden ruptures have shaped our planet over eons—and how geological activity influences the course of human history. Finally, see how scientists and engineers help society prepare for a safer future.

    Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to exhibit closures or special events.

    The Planetarium is very popular and tickets are handed out on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Visit the cart at the planetarium theater to pick up a show pass. In addition, please remember that shows may not be appropriate for kids 6 and under, and that children 3 and under are not permitted.

    School and youth groups are required to have an advance reservation in a school show in order to attend the Planetarium. Please check your reservation carefully for confirmation of any requested programs, we do not accept walkup requests on the day of your field trip.
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• 4:30 PM

  • Planetarium Show - Fragile Planet

    Planetarium

    

    View larger

    Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might hostextraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect — echoes the themes of biodiversity and sustainability.   

    The visual foundation of the show lies in scientific visualization. From the high-resolution satellite imagery of Earth, the positions of galaxies more than 50 million light years distant, the three-dimensional terrain of Valles Marineris on Mars to the locations of extrasolar planetary systems in interstellar space, everything audiences will see in this award-winning show has a basis in astronomers’ best understanding of the Universe.
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• 5:00 PM

  • Museum Closes

    Tickets can be purchased up to an hour before closing.

There are no events scheduled at this time.