Get ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, find something awe-inspiring for everyone!Dive into the action with hands-on bubble experiments, watch ...
Where: OaklandCost: TBA
NEW Exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grand Opening WeekendSay hello to See More HQ, a brand-new, bilingual interactive hub designed to bring real-time coastal science directly to you. Designed with timely relevance in mind, See More HQ rapidly brings you the freshest UC Santa Cruz research and most timely community solutions within days of them happeningJoin us to celebrate ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission (free for members)
Life in Space FestivalJoin us for the launch of Life in Space, the Exploratorium's brand-new summer exhibition! In celebration of its opening weekend, Pier 15 will feature even more hands-on activities and experiences about space science. Meet astronomers and learn about the search for extraterrestrial life. Discover sounds on other planets, peruse a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Family Bird WalkLet family walks become a shared time of nature learning! We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds.A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for families with children ages 5-10, but all ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 06/14/26
NEW Exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grand Opening WeekendSay hello to See More HQ, a brand-new, bilingual interactive hub designed to bring real-time coastal science directly to you. Designed with timely relevance in mind, See More HQ rapidly brings you the freshest UC Santa Cruz research and most timely community solutions within days of them happeningJoin us to celebrate ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission (free for members)
Life in Space FestivalJoin us for the launch of Life in Space, the Exploratorium's brand-new summer exhibition! In celebration of its opening weekend, Pier 15 will feature even more hands-on activities and experiences about space science. Meet astronomers and learn about the search for extraterrestrial life. Discover sounds on other planets, peruse a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Marine Science Sundays: Sea Lions of the WorldThis month is all about celebrating the sea lion. Let's look at some of the diversity of sea lions around the world and what makes them super special. Join us as we explore the big, the small, the weird, and everything in between!Talks at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Tuesday, 06/16/26
Popping the Science Bubble: Neanderthal DNA & Plasmonic nanoparticlesLearn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble in the fifth floor Art & Music hall or join us virtually on Zoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeley (register at the link).This month's presentations will be:Ancient DNA from our human ancestors: Genetic secrets of the ...
Creativity is often treated like a mysterious talent that some people naturally possess and others don’t. But research in innovation and entrepreneurship suggests that generating original ideas is less about sudden inspiration - and more about learning how to think under uncertainty.In this interactive lecture, Johnathan Cromwell, Associate Professor at ...
Current cloud storage infrastructure is owned and controlled by corporations that set terms, hold data, and define access. This talk presents an alternative architectural pattern: a distributed, community-contributed cloud where individuals own their data, stored across volunteer-contributed nodes with no single point of corporate control.We present a working implementation built ...
Modern nutrition advice often focuses on restriction, optimization, and biological metrics. But emerging research suggests that the experience of eating, including taste, enjoyment, ritual, and satisfaction, may play a much larger role in long-term health than many people realize.In this lecture, Johnna Rey Hartenstine, Registered Dietitian, Certified Sommelier, and nutrition ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
The Many-faceted Role of Water in Planetary HabitabilityWater is everywhere. It’s two elements are the first and third most abundant elements in the universe. It is made in abundance in many environments and finds its way into planets of all shapes and sizes, where it modifies the properties of everything it touches. Water is crucial to life, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 06/18/26
Stewardship Thursday: Experiencing Fish KitchenThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join The Marine Mammal Center for an exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity where you will have the chance to support our hard-working volunteer crews. We will be preparing food for our marine mammal patients ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayFind your community at After Dark: play science trivia, laugh out loud, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
What starts as a shared love for nature and birds between a mom and her son becomes something much bigger. In this special Birdy Hour presentation, Aayush and his mom will share their journey into bird photography, the stories behind some of their favorite moments outdoors, and why they believe ...
Where: Cost: Free
kNightLife: Renaissance FaireRaise a goblet, don thy finest garb, and make haste: A night of revelry and merriment awaits thee at California Academy of Sciences. Gather yer crewe and step back into ye olde good times, featuring dance lessons, live performances, hands-on crafts, local artisans, and more. Dressing up is part of ...
The apps and platforms many of us spend hours on each day are built using decades of psychological research designed to capture and hold our attention. But what does that constant competition for attention actually do to the way we think, learn, and experience the world?In this lecture, Dr. Sarah ...
For years, hospitals across the United States have quietly used race-based adjustments in medical calculations, influencing everything from kidney transplant eligibility to lung function assessments and childbirth risk. These formulas were built on outdated assumptions about biological differences between races, yet they continue to shape who gets treated, believed, and ...
