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Steinhart Aquarium is 100! Enjoy pay-what-you-can admission on Friday, September 29, while supplies last.
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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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Exhibits
November 5, 2019
Interactive exhibit explores the science of frozen polar regions with live reindeer, festive programs, and more!
Programs & Events
October 10, 2019
Annual fundraiser brings the museum to life at night and supports free and reduced admission programs.
Science & Sustainability
October 2, 2019
Award ceremony to take place on October 15, 2019.
Leadership
September 25, 2019
These new members join the Board as Academy reaches eleventh anniversary of groundbreaking green building.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
September 17, 2019
AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.
Education, Science & Sustainability
September 5, 2019
The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.
Science & Sustainability
August 29, 2019
Team calls for investment in underfunded natural history museum collections (and the treasures they house).
Science & Sustainability
August 15, 2019
iNaturalist users—and the artificial intelligence they help power—help observe and monitor global species.
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