Hearst Forum
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Hearst Forum is home to an auditorium and state-of-the-art 3D theater – hosting movies, special lectures, programs and temporary exhibits.

Bugs!

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A remarkable foray into the fascinating world of insects, this 22-minute feature was filmed on location in the tropical forests of Borneo. Using immersive 3D technology, the film follows the life cycles of Hierodula, the praying mantis, and Papilio, the butterfly. Slide on your special viewing glasses and see for yourself what all the buzz is about.

Watch the Bugs! trailer »

Temporary Exhibits

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From Earth to the Universe: A Visible Journey through the Wonders of the Universe
April 25 – September 20, 2009

The Academy continues to celebrate 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy with the opening of From Earth to the Universe, an astonishing photographic exhibition that explores the boundless wonders of space. This collection of astronomical images from NASA, the Hubble Space Telescope, and professional and amateur astronomers represents the incredible variety of astronomical objects that are known to exist – planets, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the clusters in which they congregate.

Open Wednesday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

From Earth to the Universe website »

Lectures

Healy Hamilton  

The Academy presents a variety of lectures – all inspired by our mission to explore, explain and protect our natural world.

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Bugs! Showtimes

    

  • Monday - Saturday: Every hour on the hour from 10 am - 4 pm.
  • Sunday: Every hour on the hour from 11 am - 4 pm.
 Note: The 11 am show on Sunday is offered exclusively for members.

Visit the kiosk at the entrance to the Hearst Forum to select your show times.

Location

    

The Forum is located on the second floor of the Academy.

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