Exhibits and shows for explorers of all ages

Artistic rendering of spiral nebula galaxy with wordmark for Cal Academy planetarium show, Spark: The Universe In Us
NOW PLAYING

Spark: The Universe in Us

Everything we are was written in the stars. Discover the celestial origins of the building blocks of life in the Academy's newest original planetarium film.
2 cute black and white baby yaks graze on grass and hay in an outdoor enclosure at Cal Academy for Tis the Season for Science festival
OPEN DAILY

'Tis the Season for Science

Warm your spirit at our annual celebration of all things frosty! See baby yaks, frolic under indoor snow flurries, and revel in live performances.
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Events and activities to kick-start your curiosity

3 African penguins on exhibit at Cal Academy look imposingly at the camera
MULTIPLE PROGRAMS DAILY

Animal programs

Are you a penguin person? Alligator admirer? Coral reef connoisseur? Plan your visit around animal feedings and demonstrations, scheduled throughout the day.
Smiling boy in a sleeping bag at Penguins+Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy
NOW BOOKING THROUGH MAY

Sleepovers

Treat your family to an unforgettable overnight at the museum. Includes an action-packed evening, breakfast, next-day admission, parking, and more.
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World-changing science starts here

A capybara family crosses a river in Brazil. From an article in bioGraphic magazine. Photo by Nick Garbutt
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Your year-end gift will help bioGraphic continue producing immersive, award-winning environmental journalism in 2025 and beyond. Photo © Nick Garbutt

Toddler girl with pigtails stares at a diving African penguin on exhibit at Cal Academy
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