‘Tis the Season for Science: Life on Ice, the Academy’s annual holiday exhibit, celebrates the remarkable adaptations that allow Arctic and Antarctic animals to thrive in snowy ecosystems.
This year, see how another animal adapts to life on ice: You! Lace up your skates and take a spin around our newly expanded outdoor Holiday Ice Rink. With two extra-long skating sessions available daily, you’ll have plenty of time to perfect your form.
This exhibit closed on January 6, 2019. See you next season!
Science and skating, intellect and endorphins, all in a day's Academy adventure! But get your skate on soon: The rink melts away after January 6!
Learn how plants and animals brave the planet’s most extreme environments—and see how you stack up next to life-size models of polar bears and Emperor penguins!
Festive live performances by musicians and cultural groups bring holiday cheer to the Academy’s Piazza stage on select dates this season.
Step inside a snowman-shaped digital dome theater for Science of Snow, a kid-friendly short film about the dazzling geometry of snowflakes.
Visit an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
Give the gift of discovery to all the science-lovers on your list.
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