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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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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, Programs & Events
October 6, 2015
Annual holiday exhibit returns with live reindeer, indoor snow, festive performances, and more.
Science & Sustainability
September 27, 2015
The stability of ancient ecosystems depended on species with important, big-picture roles in food web.
Education, Science & Sustainability
September 24, 2015
Endowed position is named in honor of William J. Patterson, former Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Programs & Events
September 24, 2015
Annual Halloween party will feature trick-or-treating, live animal demos, planetarium shows, and more.
Science & Sustainability
September 21, 2015
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Lauren Esposito, PhD, as its newest arachnology curator.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
September 16, 2015
The Academy elects Dr. Jill Tarter as President; welcomes eight new members to Board of Trustees.
Programs & Events
September 15, 2015
Take a peek at the wonders that await in October!
Education
September 15, 2015
Afterschool programs nationwide are enjoying exciting new science-rich content, straight from the Academy.
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