At the Academy, there's always something new to see—and as a member, there's always something just for you to see! Mark your calendars for these upcoming in-person events.
Looking for more member programs? Be on the lookout for upcoming virtual and in-person programs to register for in your Member Update emails!
Upcoming events
Member Preview: California: State of Nature
Members see it first! Explore our newest exhibit California: State of Nature.
Clouds and Chemistry of Small Nearby Worlds
An artist's illustration of the atmosphere of the cloudy brown dwarf VHS 1256b. Illustration credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)
What is the atmosphere like on an object that's too massive to be a planet and yet too small to be a star?
Snapshot Cal Coast
Pisaster ochraceus and tidepool diversity. Pillar Point, San Mateo County, CA
Join us in June 2024 for our annual community science effort to document California's coastal biodiversity.
Weekly Member Hour favorites
Animal Moves!
Join us for an all-ages exploration of animal movement from striking snake to feathery flyers. Daily, 10:15 am.
Penguin Feeding
Learn about our African penguin colony from an Academy biologist during this member program. Sundays, 10:30 am.
Tour of the Universe
Explore the immense scale of the known Universe in this live presentation for members. Sundays, 10:30 am.
Missed it? We recorded it!
Member Talk: Exploring the Coral Reef's Twilight Zone
Watch the recording of this Member Talk and learn all about the Coral Reef's Twilight Zone!
Member Talk: The Galápagos Islands
Watch the recording of this Member Talk to learn about the Academy's long history in The Galápagos Islands!
Member Talk: Harnessing the Power of Community Science
Watch the recording of this Member Talk to learn about community science on the California coast!
Happening at the museum now!
California: State of Nature
A new exhibition at the Academy reveals the surprising ways California nature connects us all. Opening May 24!
Academy in Action
Our colorful new mini-exhibition brings our three regeneration initiatives out of the field and into the museum.
Wander Woods
Activate your kids' curiosity about the natural world in our outdoor nature play and exploration space.
Academy members enjoy exclusive access to the museum every Tuesday (8:30-9:30 am) and Sunday (10-11 am). Guests are welcome—please purchase additional tickets as necessary.