Living Roof
June 11
A living laboratory crowns the Academy—1.7 million native plants carpet the undulating roof, creating San Francisco's densest wildflower habitat while insulating the museum and capturing stormwater below.










Inner Sunset
Step inside a cathedral of science where nearly 800 specimens from the Academy's vaults are on display, many for the very first time. From towering skeletons to delicate insects, it's a hands-on journey through the natural world that rewards curious minds of every age.
Tips
June 11
A living laboratory crowns the Academy—1.7 million native plants carpet the undulating roof, creating San Francisco's densest wildflower habitat while insulating the museum and capturing stormwater below.
Inner SunsetOpens Thursday at 9:30 AM










Step inside a cathedral of science where nearly 800 specimens from the Academy's vaults are on display, many for the very first time. From towering skeletons to delicate insects, it's a hands-on journey through the natural world that rewards curious minds of every age.
Tips
June 11
A living laboratory crowns the Academy—1.7 million native plants carpet the undulating roof, creating San Francisco's densest wildflower habitat while insulating the museum and capturing stormwater below.