3. Hemiptera/Homoptera. The main component of our holdings for this group is the E.P. Van Duzee collection, which alone includes 164,442 specimens. Representation is particularly strong for ...

The Museum opens at 9:30 am today. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Join us as we venture "Into the Deep" to find all sorts of ...

All those involved with the Academy share a commitment to high standards both within the organization and in dealing with others. This is a shared commitment arising out of the variety of the work ...

Gouldian finches were once found in large numbers across northern Australia, spanning the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Queensland regions, but now the largest population is found in the ...

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with ...

Kelp as an ecosystem engineer. Scorpions as starlight navigators. Fire as a friend to forests. And humans helping build resilience across our state. Through hands-on interactives, multi-sensory ...

Our programs are open to all K-8 students wherever they are set up to engage in learning during the school day. Each livestream is a lesson taught by professional educators, which is broadcast for ...

Learn introduces the field of citizen science and the various learning outcomes and skill building opportunities it supports. Act presents case studies and an interactive workbook to help you design a ...

Sketch an animal (e.g. crayfish) to pay attention to all of its different and specialized body parts, as part of a lesson on adaptations. Sketch a rock to pay attention to its colors and texture in ...

Important info and FAQ VIP Tours are for ages 8+ and are limited to 12 guests. We recommend booking in advance, especially if you're visiting on a weekend or holiday. Tour tickets do not include ...

Future oceans Throughout Unseen Oceans, special blue panels highlight Academy scientists working to regenerate marine ecosystems, from a newly designated “ Hope Spot ” in the Philippines to a ...

Examine the skull casts of three early hominid species, then watch as their faces appear, thanks to “Pepper’s Ghost” optical illusion technology. Compare the distinctive gaits of a chimpanzee, ...