The California Academy of Sciences has a new exhibition coming up entitled “Extreme Mammals: the Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time”. The exhibition runs April 3 through September 12 and showcases some of our most intriguing evolutionary… Continue Reading
Photos: de Young Museum – CTG/SF | Academy of Sciences –Steven Perry Ever since the de Young and Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park completed their renovations and re-opened their doors to the public, people have been debating the… Continue Reading
When you visit the Academy, it’s easy to think everything is very buttoned up and orderly when you stare at the different animals in their enclosures. But a recent Wall Street Journal article revealed some of the challenging episodes that… Continue Reading
Dr. Zahi Hawass has led Presidents and first ladies on tours of the pyramids and he is arguably the most famous archaeologist in the world. He has a impressively lengthy title – Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities… Continue Reading
The California Academy of Sciences shared some video today of their Wagler Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) getting her weekly meal of a frozen mouse (they are thawed and warmed just before feeding). More on this beautiful viper: Wagler’s Pit Vipers… Continue Reading
Paper hearts and penguins – this is just too cute. [Note that the video has no sound] – Sarah B. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the Valentine’s Day Penguin Show & Tell program that took place on Sunday, Feb 14,… Continue Reading
Rodin’s “The Thinker” at the Legion of Honor. Photo by Jeff Scott SF
The Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit will be leaving the de Young on March 28. If you haven’t seen it yet, make some time this weekend because you can get in free! Tickets will be available… Continue Reading