At the Academy, there's always something new to see—and as a member, there's always something just for you to see! Mark your calendars for these upcoming in-person events.

Looking for more member programs? Be on the lookout for upcoming virtual and in-person programs to register for in your Member Update emails!

Upcoming events

NightLife: Santa Claude's Workshop

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NightLife: Santa Claude's Workshop
December 5 at 6:00 pm

Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures.

Member Event: Qualia

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Chambers of Awe presents "Qualia"

Members are invited to "Qualia," presented by Chambers of Awe and created by Sound Alchemist Laura Inserra.

December 21 at 7:00 pm

Members are invited to "Qualia," presented by Chambers of Awe and created by Sound Alchemist Laura Inserra.

Weekly Member Hour favorites

California Critters Storytime

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3 story books with a bee, raccoon, and robin puppet
June 28 at 10:15 am
June 29 at 10:15 am
June 30 at 10:15 am
July 1 at 10:15 am
July 2 at 10:15 am
July 3 at 10:15 am
July 4 at 10:15 am
July 5 at 10:15 am
July 6 at 10:15 am
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July 28 at 10:15 am
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July 30 at 10:15 am
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August 28 at 10:15 am
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September 1 at 10:15 am
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September 16 at 10:15 am
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September 28 at 10:15 am
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September 30 at 10:15 am
October 1 at 10:15 am
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November 21 at 10:15 am
November 22 at 10:15 am

Read a story about an animal with a deep connection to California, with the help of a puppet companion! Daily

Penguin Feeding

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Three African Penguins
February 6 at 10:30 am
February 13 at 10:30 am
February 20 at 10:30 am
February 27 at 10:30 am
March 6 at 10:30 am
March 13 at 10:30 am
March 20 at 10:30 am
March 27 at 10:30 am
April 3 at 10:30 am
April 10 at 10:30 am
April 17 at 10:30 am
April 24 at 10:30 am
May 1 at 10:30 am
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May 15 at 10:30 am
May 22 at 10:30 am
May 29 at 10:30 am
June 5 at 10:30 am
June 12 at 10:30 am
June 19 at 10:30 am
June 26 at 10:30 am
July 3 at 10:30 am
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July 17 at 10:30 am
July 24 at 10:30 am
July 31 at 10:30 am
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August 14 at 10:30 am
August 21 at 10:30 am
August 28 at 10:30 am
September 4 at 10:30 am
September 11 at 10:30 am
September 18 at 10:30 am
September 25 at 10:30 am
October 2 at 10:30 am
October 9 at 10:30 am
October 16 at 10:30 am
October 23 at 10:30 am
October 30 at 10:30 am
November 6 at 10:30 am
November 13 at 10:30 am
November 20 at 10:30 am
November 27 at 10:30 am
December 4 at 10:30 am
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December 18 at 10:30 am
January 1 at 10:30 am
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October 1 at 10:30 am
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June 30 at 10:30 am
July 7 at 10:30 am
July 14 at 10:30 am
July 21 at 10:30 am
July 28 at 10:30 am
August 4 at 10:30 am
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August 18 at 10:30 am
August 25 at 10:30 am
September 1 at 10:30 am
September 8 at 10:30 am
September 15 at 10:30 am
September 22 at 10:30 am
September 29 at 10:30 am
October 6 at 10:30 am
October 13 at 10:30 am
October 20 at 10:30 am
October 27 at 10:30 am
November 3 at 10:30 am
November 10 at 10:30 am
November 17 at 10:30 am
November 24 at 10:30 am
December 1 at 10:30 am
December 8 at 10:30 am
December 15 at 10:30 am
December 22 at 10:30 am
December 29 at 10:30 am
January 5 at 10:30 am
January 12 at 10:30 am
January 19 at 10:30 am
January 26 at 10:30 am
February 2 at 10:30 am
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February 16 at 10:30 am
February 23 at 10:30 am
March 2 at 10:30 am
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March 30 at 10:30 am
April 6 at 10:30 am
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April 20 at 10:30 am
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August 31 at 10:30 am
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September 28 at 10:30 am
October 5 at 10:30 am
October 12 at 10:30 am
October 19 at 10:30 am
October 26 at 10:30 am
November 2 at 10:30 am
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November 16 at 10:30 am
November 23 at 10:30 am
November 30 at 10:30 am
December 7 at 10:30 am
December 14 at 10:30 am
December 21 at 10:30 am
December 28 at 10:30 am

Learn about our African penguin colony from an Academy biologist during this member program. Sundays, 10:30 am.

Passport to the Universe

Artist rendering of the Orion Nebula
June 30 at 10:30 am
July 7 at 10:30 am
July 14 at 10:30 am
July 21 at 10:30 am
July 28 at 10:30 am
August 4 at 10:30 am
August 11 at 10:30 am
August 18 at 10:30 am
August 25 at 10:30 am
September 1 at 10:30 am
September 8 at 10:30 am
September 15 at 10:30 am
September 22 at 10:30 am
September 29 at 10:30 am
October 6 at 10:30 am
October 13 at 10:30 am
October 20 at 10:30 am
October 27 at 10:30 am
November 3 at 10:30 am
November 10 at 10:30 am
November 17 at 10:30 am
November 24 at 10:30 am
December 1 at 10:30 am
December 8 at 10:30 am
December 15 at 10:30 am
December 22 at 10:30 am
December 29 at 10:30 am
January 5 at 10:30 am
January 12 at 10:30 am
January 19 at 10:30 am
January 26 at 10:30 am

Discover your place in the cosmos in an exhilarating planetarium show.

Missed it? We recorded it!

Member Talk: Secret Lives of Snakes

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Western Patch Nosed snake image: Chad Lane
June 3 at 3:00 pm
June 4 at 3:00 pm

Watch the recording of this Member Talk and learn all about the Secret Lives of Snakes!

Member Talk: Sea Star Rearing

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Member talk: sea star rearing
November 12 at 3:00 pm

Learn about the critical research and care that goes into rearing sea stars in this Member Talk.

Happening at the museum now!

BigPicture: Natural World Photography

BigPicture grand prize winner is The Forest of the Monarchs by Jaime Rojo, showing monarch butterflies completely covering trees in a sun-dappled forest in Mexico.

Grand Prize winner: The Forest of the Monarchs by Jaime Rojo

Embark on a visual odyssey of the year's best nature, wildlife, and conservation photography—now open daily.

California: State of Nature

Coyote specimen with amber eyes on exhibit in California: State of Nature at Cal Academy. Photo by Gayle Laird

A colorful new exhibition reveals the surprising ways people, places, and species are connected in California.

'Tis the Season for Science

Two baby reindeer nuzzle each other within an outdoor enclosure

Make merry at the museum! Meet baby animals, frolic under flurries, and revel in live shows. Open thru Jan. 5.

Member Hours

Academy members enjoy exclusive access to the museum every Tuesday (8:30-9:30 am) and Sunday (10-11 am). Guests are welcome—please purchase additional tickets as necessary.

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