The California Academy of Sciences announced today that Executive Director Scott Sampson, PhD, will resign following nearly seven years leadin ...

Cal Academy opens at 9:30 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and 11 a.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. 11:15 a.m. Observe your ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 1, 2025) — Submissions for the California Academy of Sciences ' 2026 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition are now open, and will be accepted through March 1, ...

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall. They ...

Unwind to the delicate, mesmerizing sounds of live guzheng and bask in the glow of the Philippine Coral Reef. It’s about to glow down: LionDanceME returns with a fresh spin on a Lunar New Year ...

The Kimball Natural History Museum draws on over 160 years of Academy research to highlight the uniqueness of our planet in surprising ways. Learn about the fascinating role of color in the natural ...

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CATALOG OF SPHECIDAE sensu lato (= Apoidea excluding Apidae) compiled by Wojciech J. Pulawski Available on the internet since September 2003 Introduction This catalog covers the families ...

Inside the Coral Regeneration Lab (CoRL), researchers are successfully breeding coral in the Academy's Steinhart Aquarium with the hope of regenerating reefs around the world. Coral reefs are critical ...

With 1.6 million cataloged fish specimens from around the world, our collection represents a significant cross-section of aquatic life. The strengths of our holdings lie principally in marine fishes ...

Did Claude really eat a ballet slipper? Why are there whale bones on our roof? Is there really a sea monster in our basement? At the Academy, there’s a story behind every species. Join a VIP Tour for ...

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 ...