We're mobilizing community scientists across California to monitor El Niño's impact on our environment. Through May 2027, take part in El Niño Watch by sharing your coastal wildlife observations on ...

“The Philippines is jam-packed with diverse and threatened species—it’s one of the most astounding regions of biodiversity on Earth,” says Terry Gosliner, PhD, Senior Curator of Invertebrate Zoology ...

“We are delighted to welcome Jim Gohary to the Academy as we gain momentum on our mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration,” said Academy Executive Director ...

Cal Academy opens at 9:30 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and 11 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. Enjoy tea and a “performance” where a living plant’s electrical rhythms transform into music. Daily, 10 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Learn about ...

The sunset moth is as brilliantly colored as a butterfly. Explore the tiny scales that give this moth its radiant hues.

At the time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake, instruments to measure earthquakes were non-existent in the area. Therefore, scientists who measure earthquakes that happened before 1900 review ...

Raise a goblet, don thy finest garb, and make haste: A night of revelry and merriment awaits thee at California Academy of Sciences. Gather yer crewe and step back into ye olde good times, featuring ...

This is a recurring event. Check the daily calendar for more schedule information. Kids ages 4-8 will love becoming penguin pros with 12+ hands-on activities organized by days of the week.

Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. With a state-of-the art projector, visitors have an unparalleled view of the universe.

The California Academy of Sciences welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and ...

Since the beginning of life on earth, it is believed that 95% of all the species that have ever existed have become extinct. Biologists today are observing an unprecedented increase in the rate of ...

Scaffolds to help students create their plans Tips for more open-ended investigations An example story from a real classroom Because we know teachers appreciate seeing the results of using these ...