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Please make a gift today to provide vital support for our animals, scientists, and staff during our temporary closure. Donate Now The Academy’s mission is to explore, explain, and sustain life. Every visit supports scientific research, environmental education, and sustainability innovation around the world. Steinhart Aquarium Morrison Planetarium Osher Rainforest Kimball Natural History Museum Plan Your Visit Your support matters now more than ever Contribute to the Academy Relief Fund ACADEMY RELIEF FUND Make a critical donation Please make a tax-deductible gift to support the animals you love—and the heroes providing world-class care for them every day during our temporary closure. Donate Now ONLINE, ANYWHERE, 24/7 Academy @ Home Cozy up with a curated array of webcams, games, videos, and DIY activities that will help you stay close to Academy science, wherever you are. Start Exploring Stay curious, wherever you are A virtual gala, livestreamed lectures, and more THURSDAY, APRIL 23 | 7 PM Big Bang: Live Online Our annual gala is going virtual! Join us online as speakers and special guests host an evening of ideas, insights, and optimism. Registration is free and all are welcome. Register for Free NEW LIVESTREAMS EVERY WEEK! Academy Breakfast Club Hungry for science? Coming right up. Tune in to Academy Breakfast Club for livestreamed lectures served by an all-star cast of Academy scientists. Stream On 20+ exhibits to preview online Embark on a virtual visit COMING SOON Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines Encounter an electrifying assortment of venomous species—as well as giant animatronic insects—in the aquarium’s newest exhibit, opening later this year. Get a Sneak Pique ONGOING Color of Life Celebrate spring with a kaleidoscopic array of live animals and eye-opening interactives that reveal the vibrant role color plays in the natural world. 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