Gallery Experiences

Get more out of our exhibits by participating in our gallery experiences. These informal programs run for 10–15 minutes and are free with general admission.

butterfly feeding on flowers in the Academy's Live Butterfly Exhibit

Experience Butterflies!

Saturdays and Sundays at noon
Tuesdays at 2 pm

Learn what it takes to keep Butterflies!, a home to as many as 150 butterflies, healthy and happy. Can you be a butterfly keeper? Find out if you’ve got what it takes as we present a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a butterfly keeper.

A skeletal mount of Chasmosaurus in Dinosaur Hall

Experience Dinosaurs

Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm
Thursdays at 2 pm

The vanished world of the dinosaur comes to life in Dinosaur Hall. Dinosaur experts will be on hand to guide you through the science behind one of the most iconic animals on the planet!

An owl up the tree in Outside In

Experience Outside In

Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm
Wednesdays at 2 pm

Take a closer look into the natural world through discovery time in Outside In! Investigate various habitats, uncover secrets of survival, or even meet a live animal! Join one of our naturalists as they lead you through an interactive experience exploring the wonders of our natural world.

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