Since 2003, Jack Dumbacher has served as the Academy's curator of ornithology and mammalogy, using both fieldwork and ...

Say olá to our silver arowanas! These large, torpedo-shaped fish are native to the rivers that weave through the Amazon rainforest, from Venezuela to Brazil. Complex and intelligent, our arowanas are ...

The deceased gray whale rests on Angel Island as researchers prepare for a necropsy. Photo courtesy Barbie Halaska, Marine Mammal Center If you are a journalist and would like to receive Academy press ...

The Academy's mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work.

How can I teach science that matters to my students and their communities? How can science inspire students to become more fluent readers, writers, and mathematicians? Once in BSI, always in BSI! All ...

Join us for an all-ages exploration of animal movement from striking snake to feathery flyers. Daily, 10:15 am.

The Academy’s iconic Living Roof is more than a beautiful architectural feature; it's critical to the building’s heating and cooling efficiency. The six inches of soil substrate on the roof acts as ...

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the California Academy of Sciences! Please scroll down to view currently available opportunities and role descriptions. The California Academy of ...

We've learned through experience how important it is to set aside time to introduce your students to notebooks as a scientific tool. Dedicating just a little bit of class time builds student ownership ...

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This is a recurring event. Check the daily calendar for more schedule information. Planetarium shows are included with admission, but capacity is limited for the safety of our guests and staff.