Exhibits and experiences for explorers of all ages

Sea turtles swimming in sun-dappled water in a BigPicture winning photo by Renee Capozzola
OPENING OCTOBER 7

BigPicture

Our annual exhibition of the year's best nature photography transports you to where life is lush, unusual is beautiful, and animals inspire us to be more human.
Scale model of Argentinosaurus head at entrance to The Worlds Largest Dinosaurs exhibition at the Academy
OPEN DAILY

World's Largest Dinosaurs

Experience an exhibition 200 million years in the making—and heads and tails above the rest. The largest land animals that ever lived have arrived at the Academy!
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Events and activities to kick-start your curiosity

Colorful illustration of dinosaur skeletons
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 5-9 PM | FAMILY-FRIENDLY

SuperNatural Halloween

No bones about it: Our Halloween fundraiser is fright around the corner! Join us for trick-or-treats, yummy eats, and spirited science throughout the museum.
A DJ spins in the Philippine Coral Reef exhibit during NightLife
THURSDAYS | 6-10 PM | 21+

NightLife

Wonder what our animals get up to once the sun goes down? Find out at the Academy’s weekly event that celebrates the unusual intersection of art and science.
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World-changing science starts here

Claude the albino alligator shows his teeth
PHENOMENA

Browse our new blog

We're all smiles: Phenomena is ready for its close-up. Enjoy a menagerie of animal stories, science updates, and aha! moments from across the Academy.
Boy joyfully points at fish overhead in Amazon Flooded Forest Tunnel exhibit
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Keep up with your favorite creatures by visiting for free all year long—and support our research, education, and access initiatives while you're at it.
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  • Please note: Osher Rainforest is closed through November 17 for infrastructure maintenance. Learn more