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California Academy of Sciences (San Francisco, CA)

Founded in 1853 as the first scientific institution in the West, the California Academy of Sciences' mission is to explore and explain the natural world. With eight scientific research departments, the Academy's natural history collections are utilized by scientists from around the world. Our scientists discover, collect and study invaluable specimens of animals, plants, minerals and anthropological artifacts from around the world.

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Educator on 2/21/2005
The California Academy of Sciences houses an aquarium, natural history museum, and planetarium, in addition to various education programs - such as field studies, internships and other volunteer opportunities through the museum. The website itself offers a great place to check out research if the natural world is of interest to you.
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