Dinosaurs and Deep Seas: Support and Explore the Academy's Thrilling New Exhibits!

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Get ready for an adventure like no other as the Academy of Natural Sciences brings prehistoric giants and ocean mysteries to life! Step back in time to encounter 13 roaring, life-size animatronic dinosaurs, from the mighty T. rex to the feathered Deinonychus, and explore ancient ecosystems in our dynamic new exhibit.

March 21st dive into the depths of the ocean with Unseen Oceans, where glowing sea creatures, ancient fossils, and cutting-edge science await.

Whether you're fossil hunting, snapping dino photos, or unlocking the secrets of the deep, there's something exciting for everyone at the Academy!

Dinosaurs have taken over the Academy!

Travel back in time and come face-to-fang with 13 life-size, roaring, and moving animatronic dinosaurs—from the towering T. rex to the feathered Deinonychus and the duck-billed Parasaurolophus with its nest of babies. Walk among these prehistoric giants, climb atop a Pachyrhinosaurus for a dino-mite photo, and dig for fossils like a real paleontologist. Plus, explore ancient plants, see how dinosaurs adapted to life on land, and enjoy interactive fun—from dino trivia to exciting puppet shows!

Unseen Oceans

OPENS MARCH 21 Beneath the sunlit surface lies a hidden world. In our newest exhibit, uncover the secrets of the deep sea with glowing, life-sized creatures, ancient fossils, and breathtaking projections of some of the ocean’s most magnificent giants. Take the helm of a submersible in an interactive game and snap a photo in a partial replica of the Triton submersible. Unseen Oceans invites you to discover cutting-edge science reshaping our understanding of the ocean. Are you ready to unlock the ocean’s secrets?

Support Academy Day 2025

This year, we invite you to join our ongoing tradition by supporting Academy Day on Friday, April 4, 2025. Academy Day celebrates our history of cutting-edge science and community engagement, our current work to regenerate the planet, and our plans for a future with a thriving natural world that is accessible to all. You can attend in person to celebrate or donate to support our mission to regenerate the natural world.

Schedule of Events

  • Science Fair | 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Piazza
    Join our one-day-only Science Fair and engage with Academy scientists, volunteers, and staff.

  • Information Table | 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | T. rex
    Plan your day, donate, and pick up exclusive Academy Day giveaways (while supplies last).

  • Face Painting | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Transform into your favorite Academy animal with the help of our face painters.

  • Photobooth | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Aquarium entrance
    Snap a selfie to commemorate your epic Academy Day adventure.

  • Meet Buddy from Dinosaur Train | 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | East and West Gardens
    The dinosaur, the myth, the legend—live! He'll be roaming Dino Days throughout the day.

  • Lindsay Wildlife Animal Meet and Greet | 12 p.m.–3 p.m. | East Garden
    Meet Lindsay Wildlife's animal ambassadors.

  • San Francisco Conservatory of Music Jazz Trio | 9–11 a.m. | Concourse
    Start your day off on a groovy note with live music at our main entrance.