California Academy of Sciences

A San Francisco scientific and educational institution that combines a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium, and active research programs.

Kimball Natural History Museum: The natural history museum housed within the California Academy of Sciences. It presents the Academy’s collections and exhibitions on life, Earth, and the universe.
James G. Fair: A nineteenth-century American mining magnate and politician who supported scientific institutions in California. His bequest helped establish the Academy’s original endowment.
Citizen science: Scientific research conducted with participation from members of the public. Academy programs invite public participation in collecting and analyzing biodiversity data.
Osher Rainforest: A multilevel indoor rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. It brings tropical plants, animals, and environmental conditions into a walk-through exhibit.
Steinhart Aquarium: An aquarium in San Francisco operated by the California Academy of Sciences. Its living collections make aquatic ecosystems a central part of the Academy.
Golden Gate Park: A large urban park in San Francisco established in the late nineteenth century. The Academy has occupied a prominent site within the park since its early history.
Biodiversity informatics: The use of information technology to collect, organize, and analyze biodiversity data. The Academy’s collections and field research contribute data for biodiversity study.
Philippine Coral Reef: A large coral reef exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences featuring Philippine marine life. It presents a biodiverse reef ecosystem within the Academy’s aquarium.
Morrison Planetarium: A planetarium operated by the California Academy of Sciences. It extends the Academy’s exhibits into astronomy and space science.
1906 San Francisco earthquake: A major earthquake and fire that devastated San Francisco in April 1906. The disaster destroyed the Academy’s original museum buildings and collections.

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