The California Academy of Sciences announced today that Executive Director Scott Sampson, PhD, will resign following nearly seven years leadin ...

The Academy is open for members only every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 am and Sunday from 10-11 am. 10:30 a.m. Learn about our African penguin colony from an Academy biologist during this member program.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 1, 2025) — Submissions for the California Academy of Sciences ' 2026 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition are now open, and will be accepted through March 1, ...

Academy Curator Emeritus John McCosker, PhD (right), discovered a deepwater cardinalfish during a 1997 expedition to Cuba, which featured an unexpected guest: Cuban president Fidel Castro (left). The ...

Unwind to the delicate, mesmerizing sounds of live guzheng and bask in the glow of the Philippine Coral Reef. It’s about to glow down: LionDanceME returns with a fresh spin on a Lunar New Year ...

Skulls is a highly interactive experience, inviting you to touch, draw, and even reimagine your eyesight through various skulls. Experience vision as both predator and prey, try your hand at sketching ...

CATALOG OF SPHECIDAE sensu lato (= Apoidea excluding Apidae) compiled by Wojciech J. Pulawski Available on the internet since September 2003 Introduction This catalog covers the families ...

Carnaval SF is back for year three at NightLife, now with a Fiesta y Fútbol twist! Join our colorful celebration of music, dance, and soccer pride from Latin American, Caribbean, and Afrodiasporic ...

Using archeological, genetic, and climate data, scientists have pieced together an outline of the human odyssey—the journey that took our species from Africa to all corners of the globe. Experience ...

With 1.6 million cataloged fish specimens from around the world, our collection represents a significant cross-section of aquatic life. The strengths of our holdings lie principally in marine fishes ...

Did Claude really eat a ballet slipper? Why are there whale bones on our roof? Is there really a sea monster in our basement? At the Academy, there’s a story behind every species. Join a VIP Tour for ...