Celebrate the Inaugural Academy Day
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They may be the oldest scientific institution in the West, but they still know how to party.
Celebrate the Academy's anniversary on Tuesday, April 4, at an all-new community event supporting the Academy’s long tradition of connecting families to the natural world, expanding opportunities for youth underrepresented in the sciences, and biodiversity research and exploration. You can participate in this special day by visiting the museum, sharing an Academy memory, or making a donation to help us achieve our mission.
More events and programs
Curate your Academy Day with scientific precision—or enjoy surprising discoveries around every corner.
Riveropolis
Build a boat at this winding water table with multiple elevation changes—perfect for kids and adults to design, tinker, and explore the physics of water. Daily, 10 am-4 pm; East Garden.
Song of the Salmon
In this adventure-filled puppet show, you’ll journey upriver with a cute cast of characters to learn about salmon’s important role in the health of California ecosystems. Daily, 11 am; East Garden.
California Connected
Touch a real California condor wing, put your senses to the test with a tactile guessing game, and discover the incredible diversity of our state. Daily, 11 am-4:30 pm; Naturalist Center.
