Insectopia
Huge robotic insects hiss, buzz, click and wave antennae and legs. Stink bugs spray, and dung beetles even roll their balls of poo! Discover the environmental threats and dangers of giant Asian hornets, plagues of locusts, the damages wreaked by carpenter ants and termites. Witness the life cycle of monarch butterflies, and learn the threats […]
Ocean Odyssey
Through collaboration with staff from the Houston Zoo, Ocean Odyssey splashed ashore in 2022. A collection of larger-than-life sea creatures and interactive elements will entertain guests while providing critical mission goal messaging on our living oceans and waterways. Marvel at a full-sized Sperm whale locked in battle with its main food source, the Giant Squid. […]
Giant Dinosaurs: How They Got So Big
An awe-inspiring spectacle of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Robots and skeletons up to 66 feet long, original fossils, videos and hands-on activities distinguish this record-breaking international exhibition. Designed with Heureka Science Center in Finland, where the exhibit set all-time attendance records. The largest dinosaurs grew exponentially larger than any creature before […]
Giants of the Ice Age
Just five thousand years ago, modern humans eliminated the last of an international cast of giant mammals, from Sabre-tooth tigers to woolly mammoths and giant ground sloths. This amazing fauna is brought back to life with full-sized and scientifically accurate robots – breathing, roaring, gnashing teeth, turning their gaze, and waving their tails. This awesome […]
More than Human
Why has design traditionally only focused on the needs of humans, when we exist alongside billions of animals, plants and other living beings? This groundbreaking exhibition offers a new perspective, one that will be crucial to enabling the planet to thrive. This will be the first major exhibition on a growing movement of ‘more-than-human’ design, […]
Animalis Machina – Cococh Industry
« Animalis Machina, Cococh Industry » nous ouvre les portes d’une fabrique alimentaire futuriste où l’ani- mal devenu machine, produit sans cesse, pour le plus grand plaisir du consommateur. Une production où l’intelligence artificielle se met au service du bien-être animal. Ce dernier est-il seulement doté d’une âme ? Doit-il être considéré comme machine ? […]
Life Chronicles
In this captivating space-time adventure, we follow Charlie and her robot Darwin through extinct ecosystems populated by fascinating species. Tyrannosaurus and triceratops won’t be your only encounters… The selection has focused on several paleo-landscapes, from the Archean period (3.5 billion years ago) to the present day, including the rise of animal life in the Cambrian […]
Big Picture
Celebrate our remarkable Earth with California Academy of Sciences’s BigPicture: Natural World Photography. This annual photography competition brings together astounding images from around the world, provoking questions, creating connections, and inspiring action to regenerate the natural world. Now in its 11th year, BigPicture presents a juried selection of photographs that capture our surprising and beautiful […]
Mummies of the World
With over 2.4 million visitors to date, we are pleased to announce Mummies of the World: The Exhibition has been extended. The exhibition the New York time calls “Magical” and “Mythical” is now available for limited number of FINAL engagements through 2026. “Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told” and Mummies of […]
Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs
Transport back 3,300 years to the heartbeat of Ancient Egypt ruled by the most celebrated builder in the country’s storied history. Experience the world premiere, Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs! This all-new multi-sensory museum experience provides a window into the life and accomplishments of Ramses the Great. Come face-to-face with 181 […]