Experience Subtitle
Featured Experiences
Events
Exhibits
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Botany of Nations
Discover Botany of Nations, an exhibition celebrating Indigenous plant knowledge, cultural traditions, and the deep relationships between Native Nations and the land.
Open through 2/14/2027
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Spotlight Gallery: Neighborhood Naturalists
Neighborhood Naturalists explores how community scientists document nature, track environmental change, and support research through hands‑on observation.
Open through 7/12/2026
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Dinosaur Hall
More than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles are represented in Dinosaur Hall.
Permanent Exhibit
Events
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Confluence Film Festival
Community Environments
Explore climate justice and sustainability through films, talks and community events.
Thursday, April 02
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Spring Break Weekends at the Academy
Spring Break at the Academy: explore fossils, live shows, hands‑on fun, and be among the first to experience the new Botany of Nations exhibit.
Thursday, April 09
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Dinos After Dark
Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall.
Friday, April 24
Daily Activities
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Academy Naturalist Presentation
Natural science is full of surprises — from feathers and weather to bugs, dinosaurs, fossils and animal adaptations! Join our experienced Academy Educators as they explore natural history in these informal and interactive presentations.
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The Big Dig
Calling all (future) paleontologists! Visit the mezzanine of Dinosaur Hall to practice real paleontology skills in locating, unearthing and identifying six different species of popular dinosaurs. Dino-loving staff are on hand to answer all your dinosaur and natural history questions.
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Ask Me About
Do you have a favorite fossil, a preferred bird or a most-beloved bug? Academy experts are here to answer your burning science questions and share their passions and expertise! Featuring new specimens and science stories daily, Ask Me About offers something new each time you visit. Enjoy sharing your excitement for the natural world with experts who love the planet as much as you do!
