Awe-inspiring exhibits for explorers of all ages
OPEN DAILY
BigPicture
Our annual exhibition of the year's best nature, wildlife, and conservation photography invites you to bask in our planet's beauty—and feel moved to protect it.
Sharks
Discover the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of our ocean's misunderstood apex predators in the Academy's new exhibit, created by Grande Experiences.
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Events and activities to kick-start your curiosity
NOW PLAYING
Living Worlds
Is anybody out there? In our newest planetarium show, see how surprising discoveries about life on Earth could help us detect alien life light years away.
NightLife is back!
You're probably overdue for a nocturnal adventure. Join us every Thursday evening for creatures, cocktails, and the magic of the museum at night.
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World-changing science starts here
OUR WORK
Mission: Regeneration
To stop biodiversity loss and fight climate change, we must regenerate critical ecosystems—and see ourselves as part of, not apart from, the natural world.
Join, renew, or donate
Celebrate the Academy's reopening by visiting for free all year long—and supporting our biodiversity research, education, and access initiatives while you're at it.
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GIVING TUESDAY
All gifts triple-matched!
Jump-start your generosity this season: Celebrate Giving Tuesday with a gift to the Academy! All donations received by 12 am on November 30 will be tripled-matched up to $75,000 by three generous sponsors.