New Exhibits
Glow: Living Lights
June 1-September 29, 2013
Glow: Living Lights takes visitors on a journey through land and sea in pursuit of creatures with the incredible ability to produce their own light. » More
Drawn to Dinosaurs: Hadrosaurus foulkii
Now through June 9, 2013
Featuring a full cast of the duck-billed dinosaur Hadrosaurus foulkii, this exhibit reveals the science and art of visualizing a living dinosaur based on fragmentary fossils. » More
Upcoming Exhibits
Dinosaurs Unearthed (October 12, 2013-March 30, 2014)
Roaring, moving, life-size dinosaurs invade the Academy for a multi-sensory experience for the whole family. » More
Serpentine (June 15-September 22)
Fine art photographer Mark Laita has traveled the world to photograph the beauty and danger of the world’s most deadly snakes » More
Permanent Exhibits
Butterflies!
Live butterflies from Central and South America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia inhabit our tropical garden. » More
Dinosaur Hall
More than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles are represented in Dinosaur Hall. » More
Dioramas
More than 35 dioramas present wildlife from Africa, Asia, and North America. » More
Live Animal Center
The Live Animal Center is home to more than 100 live birds, mammals, and reptiles. » More
Outside In
Our indoor discovery center for children features hands-on activities and close encounters with live animals. » More
Secrets of the Diorama
Learn about the history of the dioramas and see how the plants, animals, and paintings were created.
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Marveling at Mollusks
Nearly 100 specimens from the scientific collections of the Academy’s Malacology Department are on display. » More
Science at the Academy
The world-class science conducted at the Academy is on display.
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We Wrote the Book
Hundreds of books were written by men and women with ties to the Academy.
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What Eats What
What Eats What presents the consumers and producers that make up the food chain in a stream. » More