Must See Exhibits for Adults

Trace the milestones of our species’ fascinating history by studying skull casts, interactive maps, and more.

Explore our evolutionary history while surrounded by dioramas of African wildlife and splashing penguins.

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

Happening Today

Adults, Kids, Members - Philippine Coral Reef
1:30 pm
Adults, Kids, Members - Philippine Coral Reef
11:30 am
Adults, Kids, Members - African Hall
10:30 am
Adults, Kids, Members - Piazza
11:00 am

Upcoming Events

Sun. Dec. 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.

Sun. Dec. 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.

Sun. Dec. 22nd at 10:30 am

Learn about our African penguin colony from an Academy biologist during this member program. Sundays, 10:30 am.

Sun. Dec. 22nd 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.