In observance of the latest guidelines from local and state public health authorities, the Academy is temporarily closed to the public. Learn more about our response to COVID-19—and why your support matters now more than ever.
Activate your intellect with an Academy lecture, workshop, or class.
Allow structured data:
Mind-expanding talks and presentations by the brightest stars in the field of astronomy.
The Academy regularly brings brilliant speakers to the Academy to lecture on everything from anthropology to zoology.
Award-winning professional development resources for STEM educators around the world.
Deepen your connection to the natural world with an Academy science class.
Upcoming
-
Mon. Apr. 6th at 7:30 pm -
Planetarium
Could the most common type of star host habitable planets? Find out from UC-Berkeley astronomer Gibor Basri.
-
Mon. May. 4th at 7:30 pm -
Planetarium
Discover the potential rewards of mining the asteroids for valuable resources!
-
Wed. May. 6th at 6:30 pm
The 2020 Master Birding Program is now accepting applications! Hurry—this flock fills up fast.
-
Mon. Jun. 1st at 7:30 pm -
Planetarium
Find out how observation of colliding neutron stars led to a new era of high-energy astronomy!
-
Wed. Jun. 3rd at 6:30 pm
The 2020 Master Birding Program is now accepting applications! Hurry—this flock fills up fast.
-
Tue. Jun. 30th at 9:00 am -
Classroom
Deepen your understanding of the first grade NGSS, and get a sneak peek into some new activities.
-
Wed. Jul. 1st at 6:30 pm
The 2020 Master Birding Program is now accepting applications! Hurry—this flock fills up fast.
-
Tue. Jul. 7th at 9:00 am -
Classroom
Spend three days learning outdoors in Golden Gate Park! Co-presented with the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
