You give. She gets.
The best way to celebrate 10 years of the New Academy? Help her get her hands dirty. Thanks for supporting scientific breakthroughs at the touch tank—and around the world.
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A Decade of Discovery
Since opening the New Academy 10 years ago, we’ve welcomed 15 million visitors, discovered more than 1,500 new species, and watched our indoor rainforest reach new heights. We can't wait to see what blooms next.
On September 27, 2018, the New Academy turned 10!
We're celebrating a decade of world-changing science in our new green building—and a passionate community of supporters who make milestones like these possible:
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1.2 million youth visiting the Academy on school field trips
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100+ Careers in Science interns pursuing STEM careers
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12+ million observations made on iNaturalist worldwide
Help us continue to be the Bay Area's home for science—and an oasis of science innovation around the world—by contributing to our mission to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Make your tax-deductible gift today.
Revisit Our Victories
10 years of Academy science breakthroughs—one awe-inspiring video.
See the Celebration
On September 25, a daylong anniversary celebration filled the Academy with memories, music, and a focus on the future.
The Greenest Museum
When we broke ground for our new building, we also broke records. See how the Academy became the first museum on Earth to earn a double LEED Platinum rating.
Major Initiatives
From coral reef restoration to environmental literacy, our current initiatives aren't just in progress—they are progress.