While the Academy is closed, inspiration is open. Whether you’re searching for STEM activities for the kids or just want to keep tabs on your favorite Academy creatures, we've curated an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are.
This week's livestreams (all times PT):
- Tuesday, January 12
- 9:30 am: Moon Explorers: Online!
- Wednesday, January 13
- 11:30 am: Big Astronomy
- 4:30 pm: Virtual Tour of Outer Space
- Thursday, January 14
- 1:30 pm: Night Sky Update
- 7 pm: NightSchool: Arctic Life
- Friday, January 15
- 11:30 am: Cosmic Conversations
This week: What's cooler than being cool? NightSchool: Arctic Life this Thursday at 7 pm PT.
NightSchool: Arctic Life

Arctic explorers join us from the northern polar regions to talk about life found there.
Best of 2020 Livestreams

75+ episodes and 9 months later, we're humbly highlighting 10 of 2020's most popular livestreams. Enjoy!
4 Standout Species Described in 2020

Meet 4 spectacular new species (out of a whopping 213!) added to the tree of life in 2020 by Academy scientists.
Science @ Home

Planetarium Programs (Livestreamed)

Join our planetarium presenters on Facebook for interstellar insights and activities from the final frontier.
Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, but binge-worthy for science-lovers of all ages.
Animal Webcams

Academy Breakfast Club (Livestreamed)

Tune in for live, weekly mini-classes with Academy experts! Coming up: Virologist Dr. Shannon Bennett.
Big Astronomy

Explore Chile’s giant telescopes in the Academy’s newest planetarium show, livestreaming every Wednesday.
Science Films for the Classroom

No planetarium? No problem. We've made some of our award-winning dome shows available to enjoy from home.
Learn: Turn your living room into a classroom—or science lab!—with STEM activities and resources.
Pocket Almanac 2020

Download our 2020 Pocket Almanac to stay up-to-date on eclipses, meteor showers, satellite spottings, and more.
Distance Learning

Meet Academy educators online from your home or classroom via interactive livestreams for K-8 students.
Science Lesson Plans

Find science activities to focus your field trip or lessons to integrate into your yearly curriculum.
Activities Using Household Materials

You already have everything you need to embark on a DIY science adventure! Includes activities for K-12.
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Play: Brain need a break? De-stress with these digital delights. (Warning: You may still learn something.)
BigPicture: Natural World Photography

Experience an awe-inspiring exhibit of 2020's best nature, wildlife, and conservation photography.
Specimen Spotlights

Take a peek at some of the oldest, rarest, and most amazing specimens in the Academy's research collections.
Downloadable Zoom Backgrounds

Add a splash of science to your video calls with over a dozen downloadable Academy-themed virtual backgrounds.
Seek by iNaturalist

This kid-friendly app makes citizen science simple and fun. Earn badges for your plant and animal observations!