Experience the Wonder
Experience the Wonder
Visit an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
Save $4 per ticket when you buy online, now through January 6!
’Tis the Season for Science
Experience a winter wonderland in the heart of San Francisco. Outdoor snow flurries, a hands-on polar-themed exhibit, and festive ice rink make the Academy a holiday destination for science lovers of all ages.
‘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.
Exhibit open daily in the Piazza through January 6, 2019.
Holiday Ice Rink
Science and skating, intellect and endorphins, all in a day's Academy adventure! Prefer ice dancing in the moonlight? Join us for Sunday Skate Nights on November 25, December 2, and December 9.
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Life on Ice
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!
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Live Performances
Festive live performances by musicians and cultural groups bring holiday cheer to the Academy’s Piazza stage on select dates this season.
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Snowman Theater
Step inside a snowman-shaped digital dome theater for Science of Snow, a kid-friendly short film about the dazzling geometry of snowflakes.
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Give the gift of discovery to all the science-lovers on your list.
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