Step into the rarified world of the California Academy of Sciences' vast scientific collections with the new exhibition "Hidden Wonders: Inside the Academy’s Collections," now on view.


From the microscopic to the massive, visitors will get a never-before-seen look at some of the standout specimens from the Academy's extensive, 46-million-object-strong scientific collections. Glimpse a giant Galápagos tortoise and a saber-tooth cat, plus a vibrant blue coral—just one of many specimens on public display for the first time. Touch an ancient ammonite fossil and listen to bird songs collected to chart changing biodiversity. As you follow a specimen’s life history—from field observation to laboratory analysis to preservation—you’ll see cutting-edge tools that are used to gather, study, and care for specimens. Learn how collecting and research methods have changed over time, and see how the wealth of information contained in collections guides research, propels scientific discovery, and gives us valuable insights into how best to conserve and regenerate the natural world.

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