In FY25, the Academy incurred a cash deficit of $7.3M. For the current fiscal year, the cash deficit is projected to exceed $8.0M. This is due in large part to the costs of maintaining our buildings ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 17, 2025) —More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans, and beneath the surface lies a hidden world. In Unseen Oceans, a new exhibition on view at the ...

Recent winner of the Best Dome Award at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, & Technology, Best Science Award at the Jena & International Planetarium Society Fulldome Festival, Best Educational ...

From albino axolotls to rainbow-colored beetles, experience the full spectrum of animal awesomeness this summer.

Academy Day is a celebration of the Academy’s anniversary, and each year we reflect on the community and philanthropy that make everything we do here possible. On Academy Day, pay-what-you-can tickets ...

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with ...

Thursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours–wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a handcrafted drink, and l ...

Multisensory journey transports guests through six of Earth’s most awe-inspiring ecosystems.

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It may be the waddling. Or their sophisticated tuxedoes. Or perhaps it's the fact that they are highly social and form long-term bonds. Whatever the reason, penguins have a knack for capturing our ...

Protecting biodiversity in the Bay Area, California, and beyond is as easy as taking pictures. Take part in the City Nature Challenge between April 24–27, 2026, by joining a bioblitz or observing on ...

Climb atop Pachyrhinosaurus for an unforgettable photo op; admire the elaborate feathers of Deinonychus; and marvel at massive and mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Catch a puppet show starring a cute baby ...