New & Temporary Science Exhibits

Resource Name	Link	Abstract
Tis the Season for Science	California Academy of Sciences	Celebrate the holiday season and explore the wonders of winter with ‘Tis the Season for Science, from November 23, 2024 through January 5, 2025. Investigate the properties of ice and the animals that call cold climates home, see an interactive penguin-themed puppet show, twirl under indoor snow flurries, enjoy spirited holiday performances, and so much more.
Big Picture	California Academy of Sciences	Science explains our world, while art often helps interpret it. Immerse yourself in some of the best nature photography at the new BigPicture exhibition, and take in breathtaking photos of some of the most exquisite and fragile natural wonders our planet has to offer. Featuring award-winning imagery from photographers across the globe – witness nature’s triumphs and tragedies in living color. BigPicture: Natural World Photography is open daily. Find it in the Piazza on the Main Floor.
Making MusicHands-on Biotech	The Lawrence	Explore the cutting-edge field of biotechnology and learn to use the tools of the trade!
Virtually Human	The Lawrence	Learn how Artificial Intelligence acts like a human while tackling tasks like joke-telling, guessing facial expressions, and more!
Iceless Skating	Bay Area Discovery Museum	Slip, slide, spin and glide! ‘Tis the season for trying something new and safely taking risks. Lead with imagination and discover your capabilities in a winter wonderland under the Golden Gate Bridge. Iceless Skating is back – no winter gear needed!
Coastal Art & Poetry Contest Exhibition	California Coastal Commission	View the 2024 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest online and on exhibit at the following locations: * Bear Valley Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore (Marin County): November-December 2024
IlluminOdyssey	CuriOdyssey	(November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025) Electrify your child’s imagination at CuriOdyssey’s IlluminOdyssey, a dazzling winter light experience designed for children and families. See four levels of walls, floors and ceilings come alive with radiant, moving color. This extraordinary exhibition ignites kids’ imagination with brilliant laser art, gleaming hands-on exhibits and a lustrous forest of touchable, radiant sculptures.
Glow: Discover the Art of Light	Exploratorium	(Nov 21 2024 - Jan 26 2025) Step into the art and science of light … and recharge your winter wonder. Discover luminous artworks that dazzle and surprise:
Art Exhibit: The Forest Floor, Paintings by Lucy Martin	Gardens of Golden Gate Park	(Open through January 2025) Lucy Martin's beautiful observations of nature awaken an awareness that there are myriads of tiny worlds to be discovered right at our feet
The Great Backyard Bird Count - February 14–17, 2025	National Audubon Society	(February 14–17, 2025) Great citizen science project to do as a class or encourage students to do at home.
ART/ACT: Local – Breaking Ground	David Brower Center	(September 3, 2024 - February 14, 2025) The 2024 Art/Act: Local—Breaking Ground exhibition features five jury-selected Northern California artists reflecting on the ongoing process of creating sustainable change: Daisy Crane, Kate DeCiccio, Luis Garcia, Melody Joy Overstreet, and Simone Skintone. Inspired by our friends at Planting Justice, this exhibition highlights the expansive perspectives of local artists as they consider small steps that can lead to greater connected healing.
National Engineers Week - Feb 16-22, 2025	DiscoverE	Engineers Week--the only event of its kind--is a time to: Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world, Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers, Bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents. More than a week-long event, Engineers Week is a year-round commitment to making a difference.