The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution based in San Francisco. The Academy recently opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof.
The new facility is also home to the Academy's staff of world-class scientists, an education department that provides a wide range of student and teacher services, and an extensive science library with over 26 million specimens and artifacts.
Our Mission
The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain and protect the natural world.
Our Values and Ethics
All those involved with the Academy share a commitment to high standards both within the organization and in dealing with others.
Education and Research
The Academy is an international center for scientific education and research and is at the forefront of efforts to understand and protect the diversity of Earth’s living things. The Academy has a staff of over 50 professional educators and Ph.D.-level scientists, supported by more than 100 Research and Field Associates and over 300 Fellows. It hosts 11 fields of research, including anthropology, aquatic biology, botany, comparative genomics, entomology, geology, herpetology, ichthyology, invertebrate zoology,mammalogy and ornithology. The Academy’s research collections, which are among the world’s largest, include more than 26 million specimens—essential tools for comparative studies on the history and future of the natural world.
Management Team
Gregory C. Farrington, Ph.D., Executive Director
Elizabeth Babcock, Ph.D., Chief Public Engagement Officer,
Roberts Dean of Education
Alison Brown, Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer
Terrence M. Gosliner, Ph.D., Dean of Science and Research Collections,
Harry W. and Diana V. Hind Chair
Janet Harris, Chief Development Officer
Board of Trustees
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Bruce Alberts, Ph.D |
Oliver Jenkyn |
Accreditation |
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The Academy adheres to industry standards in the museum and aquarium communities. The Academy is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Steinhart Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Making Headlines |
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Feel the excitement the new Academy is generating in the press. Learn more
In 2007-08, Academy scientists were featured in over 170 books, journals and magazines around the world. Download the list
Financial Statements |
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Download Annual Report for fiscal year 2010
Download Audited Financial Statements fiscal year 2011
Download Tax Return Form 990 fiscal year 2010
