April 4 is the Academy’s birthday—and everybody is invited to the party! Join us for a day of discovery, community, and fun among your favorite animals and exhibits. Plus, pay-what-you-can tickets are back!

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What do you get when you cross nearly 60,000 captivating creatures, dozens of brainy scientists and educators, four floors of fascinating exhibits, and one epic science fair? Academy Day, of course!

Visit the museum on April 4, for a celebration of 171 years of path-breaking Academy science—and the vital role community members like you play in supporting our world-class research, education, and animal care initiatives.

Academy Day is Thursday, April 4, 9:30 am-5 pm. Tickets on sale now!

Aquarium curator Charles Delbeek demonstrates a science experiment to a young girl during Academy Day 2023

2nd-annual Science Fair

Did you know that the Academy is home to over 100 working scientists, researchers, and animal care biologists? This Academy Day, they’re stepping out of their labs and into the Piazza for an all-day extravaganza of presentations and demonstrations on what they’re studying at the Academy and around the world.

Science Fair schedule coming soon!

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Mother and toddler look at California Coast exhibit during Academy Day 2023

Pay-what-you-can pricing

Science is for everyone. That’s why the Academy was proud to welcome nearly 250,000 guests last year through our affordable access programs—and why we’re bringing back pay-what-you-can pricing (minimum $3) for visits on Academy Day.

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Academy staffer shows a specimen to a young girl during Academy Day 2023

Pay-it-forward philanthropy

As a nonprofit, the Academy relies on contributions from supporters to ensure our animals receive excellent care, our researchers discover new species, our educators inspire youth, and our doors are open to more members of our community. This Academy Day, make a gift that’s extra meaningful.

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