Must See Exhibits for Adults

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Visitors explore the Human Odyssey exhibit.
Human Odyssey

Trace the milestones of our species’ fascinating history by studying skull casts, interactive maps, and more.
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Visitors wander through African Hall, filled with dioramas on both sides and an African penguin colony at the far end.
Tusher African Hall

Explore our evolutionary history while surrounded by dioramas of African wildlife and splashing penguins.
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Guests exploring Color of Life exhibit and tiger specimen at California Academy of Sciences
Kimball Natural History Museum

Explore hands-on exhibits, fascinating specimens, and the latest research conducted by Academy scientists.

Happening Today

Friday November 22
Coral Reef Dive
Adults, Kids, Members - Philippine Coral Reef
1:30 pm
Coral Reef Dive
Adults, Kids, Members - Philippine Coral Reef
11:30 am

Upcoming Events

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Academy Diver in Philippine Coral Reef Tank
Coral Reef Dive
Fri. Nov. 22nd at 1:30 pm

Watch as a diver plunges into the world's deepest living indoor coral reef exhibit. Daily, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
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Academy Diver in Philippine Coral Reef Tank
Coral Reef Dive
Fri. Nov. 22nd at 11:30 am

Watch as a diver plunges into one of the world's deepest living coral reef tanks. Daily, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
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Three African Penguins
Penguin Feeding
Sun. Nov. 24th at 10:30 am

Learn about our African penguin colony from an Academy biologist during this member program. Sundays, 10:30 am.
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presenter on stage with 2 penguin puppets
Children's Puppet Theater: P Is for Penguin
Sat. Nov. 23rd at 11:00 am

An Academy favorite! Learn about penguins around the world in this interactive puppet show. Daily, 11 a.m.
Experience the wonder

Visit an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.

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