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Learn science delightfully with our suite of smartphone apps, immersive interactives, and engaging videos.
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Video Library

Binge-watch the latest discoveries, research, and aha! moments from Academy scientists working around the world.

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Skulls

Take our Sketchfab-based 3D viewer for a spin and get a 360˚ perspective on over 150 different animal skulls—as well as 500+ other scientific specimens.

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Macro Color

Journey onto the surface of a leaf, feather, or shell and marvel at the extraordinary details behind ordinary objects.

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Snapchat Lenses

Dive into five brand-new Expedition Reef-themed augmented reality (AR) lenses for Snapchat.

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Mobile Apps

Download Pocket Penguins and Stingrays Live to keep tabs on some of our most charismatic creatures—and iNaturalist to identify your own along the way.

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California Academy of Sciences

Year-End Resilience Drive

All Gifts Matched 5x!

This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched 5x, up to $200,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.

Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.

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California Academy of Sciences

Year-End Resilience Drive

All Gifts Matched!

This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched, up to $100,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.

Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.

Match my gift

California Academy of Sciences
Giving Tuesday

Our doors are closed...

...but our penguins are still counting on you. Make a matched Giving Tuesday gift to support the care and conservation of the Academy’s animal residents.

All gifts up to $50,000 will be doubled to make twice the impact for our penguin colony — but only until midnight on December 1.

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Learn more about our closure.

Ready, set, reopen!

We're thrilled to announce that the Academy will reopen to the public on March 17, with advance access for members and donors on March 15-16. Tickets will be available beginning March 10, and all guests, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.

As always, your safety is our top priority, and enhanced health and safety measures will be in effect:

  • Masks must be worn properly by all guests ages 3+ at all times.
  • Physical distancing of at least 6' must be maintained at all times.
  • Some exhibits, including the planetarium, will remain temporarily closed.
  • Reservations will be required for the rainforest and Shake House.

Click the link below to learn more. We can't wait to see you soon!

Know Before You Go

The Academy is temporarily closed.

The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. In accordance with local and state public health guidelines, the Academy is closed to the public until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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