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Featured Releases
BigPicture is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new book Seeing It All featuring women photographers.
Methuselah the nonagenarian Australian lungfish’s age comes just in time for Steinhart Aquarium’s centennial.
Nonprofit, city, state, & educational orgs have pledged to work together to improve the ecological health of SF
Centennial celebrations include activations across the city, inside the museum, and more.
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Leadership
July 13, 2020
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Mary Nemerov as new Chief Philanthropy Officer.
Leadership
June 4, 2020
The Academy condemns the killing of George Floyd—and acknowledges that anti-racism must begin in our own house.
Leadership
May 26, 2020
An update shared with Academy staff on May 26, 2020.
Science & Sustainability
May 4, 2020
Stunning images of Earth and its lifeforms represent the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world.
Science & Sustainability
May 4, 2020
41,000+ citizen scientists—some while sheltering in place—provided important urban biodiversity observations.
Science & Sustainability
March 30, 2020
This year, the City Nature Challenge focuses on international collaboration and the healing power of nature.
Animal News, Exhibits
February 20, 2020
New aquarium exhibit and larger-than-life animatronic models explore the mystery and power of venom on Earth.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
February 11, 2020
From our new exhibit Venom to meeting spiders in the rainforest,
the Academy is feeling the sting of spring!
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