New & Temporary Science Exhibits

Resource Name	Link	Abstract
Dino Days	California Academy of Sciences	New Exhbiti! Travel back in time and come face-to-fang with 13 life-size, roaring, and moving animatronic dinosaurs—from the towering T. rex to the feathered Deinonychus and the duck-billed Parasaurolophus with its nest of babies. Walk among these prehistoric giants, climb atop a Pachyrhinosaurus for a dino-mite photo, and dig for fossils like a real paleontologist. Plus, explore ancient plants, see how dinosaurs adapted to life on land, and enjoy interactive fun—from dino trivia to exciting puppet shows!
Unseen Oceans	California Academy of Sciences	Opens March 21 - Beneath the sunlit surface lies a hidden world. Uncover the secrets of the deep sea with glowing, life-sized creatures, ancient fossils, and breathtaking projections of some of the ocean’s most magnificent giants. Take the helm of a submersible in an interactive game and snap a photo in a partial replica of the Triton submersible. Unseen Oceans invites you to discover cutting-edge science reshaping our understanding of the ocean. Are you ready to unlock the ocean’s secrets?
Virtually Human	The Lawrence	Face to Face With AI - Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere: in our homes, phones, and cars. How can these AIs act like humans, and how are they different? Engage in an interactive artificial intelligence experience to explore how computers can interpret facial expressions just like humans do. Experiment with the AI to see how it is—and isn’t!—smart.
Wobbleland	Bay Area Discovery Museum	Opens March 8, 2025. Welcome to a giant kitchen, where infants and toddlers (42" and under) can wobble and wander with wonder in a world of watermelon boats and giant cheese wheels!
Coastal Art & Poetry Contest Exhibition	California Coastal Commission	View the 2025 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest online and on exhibit at the following locations: Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center (Ventura): May-June 2025 Ford House Museum (Mendocino): July-August 2025 Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center (Newport Beach): September-October 2025 Bear Valley Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore (Marin County): November-December 2025
Adventures in AI	Exploratorium	June 12 - September 14 2025) Leap into the wild new world of artificial intelligence. Discover how AI works, think like a computer, and paint with your voice. Interact with AI-powered artworks, look inside a video game chip, and play with image generators. Encounter AI at work in real-world science and research, explore its ethics and impacts, and bring your curiosity to live programs for adults and families.
Art Exhibit: Structural Beauty: Photographs of the SF Botanical Gardens	Gardens of Golden Gate Park	(Open Februay - May 2025) Structural Beauty: Photographs of the San Francisco Botanical Garden. In this enchanting new exhibition, Mark Citret captures the physical beauty of plants through his chosen language of the black and white photograph.. Mark Citret’s work is represented by prominent photography galleries in the United States, and is in many museum, corporate, and private collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Monterey Museum of Art. A monograph of his photographs, Along the Way, was published by Custom & Limited Editions, San Francisco, in 1999.
Dream Garden: An AI-Powered Immersive Exhibit	The Tech Interactive	(Opens February 15) Dream Garden is an AI-powered immersive exhibit that transforms your ideas and movements into a vibrant, surreal ecosystem. Designed to spark curiosity and inspire wonder, this playful experience invites visitors of all ages and abilities to step into a dream-like world and explore the creative possibilities of AI. After immersing yourself in the beauty of the exhibit, peek behind the curtain to discover the innovative technology that brings it to life. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or new to the concept, Dream Garden offers a fun and inclusive way to better understand this ever-changing technology.