California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA
WEBThe Academy’s mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work. The Academy’s mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work—buy your tickets today!
Plate Boundaries: Divergent, Convergent, and Transform
WEBMost seismic activity occurs at three types of plate boundaries—divergent, convergent, and transform. As the plates move past each other, they sometimes get caught and pressure builds up. When the plates finally give and slip due to the increased pressure, energy is released as seismic waves, causing the ground to shake. This is an earthquake.
Buy Tickets - California Academy of Sciences
WEBSubmit an inquiry, email us at [email protected], or call 415-379-8000 between 8 am (9 am weekends) and 5 pm daily. 0. The Academy is open! For your safety, all guests must purchase timed-entry tickets online in advance. Welcome back!
Anatomy of an Earthquake | Exploring Earthquakes
WEBEpicenter: The point at the surface of the Earth above the focus. Plates: Massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes. Seismic waves: Waves that transmit the energy released by an earthquake. Focus (Hypocenter): The point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture ...
Steinhart Aquarium | California Academy of Sciences
WEBSteinhart Aquarium is one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums on Earth. Home to nearly 60,000 live animals, representing more than 1,000 unique species, it offers guests an unprecedented view of underwater and terrestrial habitats. From species displayed nowhere else in the world to exhibits about cutting-edge research in ...
Plan Your Visit - California Academy of Sciences
WEBSteinhart Aquarium One of the most advanced and biodiverse aquariums in the world, our aquarium is home to over 1,000 animal species. Plunge into a 212,000-gallon living coral reef, encounter over a dozen venomous animals, and descend into the little-known twilight zone. Morrison Planetarium Sit back, relax, and blast off to the outer reaches of the …
Exhibits & Events | California Academy of Sciences
WEBVoyage of Europa Clipper: Exploring an Alien Ocean. image-standard. September 4 at 9:30 am. September 5 at 9:30 am. September 6 at 9:30 am. September 7 at 9:30 am. September 9 at 9:30 am. Get a head-start on NASA's upcoming mission to Europa at a pop-up exhibit at the Academy. Open Sept. 4–9 only!
Morrison Planetarium | California Academy of Sciences
WEBThe interior of Morrison Planetarium—one of the world's largest all-digital domes. Journey to the edges of the cosmos in Tour of the Universe —now playing. The planetarium's iconic dome sits adjacent to Reef Lagoon. Our 75-foot dome will immerse you inside cutting-edge visualizations and hyper-realistic virtual environments.
About Us - California Academy of Sciences
WEBAbout Us. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Life-changing moments. World-changing science. We’re an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and a powerful voice for ...
Osher Rainforest - California Academy of Sciences
WEBInside the dome, a magnificent neotropical rainforest stretches 90 feet above. Delight in the exploits of 1,600+ live plants and animals, including taxicab-like sun beetles, leafcutter ants hard at work, and a slithering Amazonian tree boa.