Exhibits and experiences for explorers of all ages
DAILY | MARCH 9-APRIL 28
Spring in the Garden
Big things are buzzing in the East Garden this spring. Walk among giant animatronic insects, create your own watercraft, and bask in a bouquet of outdoor programs.
Venom
Encounter an array of over a dozen venomous animal species from scorpionfish to assassin bugs to fire urchins in this potent Steinhart Aquarium exhibition.
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Events and activities to kick-start your curiosity
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Spark: The Universe in Us
Everything we are was written in the stars. Discover the celestial origins of the building blocks of life in the Academy's newest original planetarium film.
NightLife
Wonder what our animals get up to once the sun goes down? Find out at the Academy’s weekly event that illuminates the unusual intersection of art and science.
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World-changing science starts here
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An eel-y tricky checkup
Scrub in with the Academy’s Animal Health team for an inside look at how they look inside our slippery, slithery moray eels.
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