September 16, 2026 Date
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Sea Center Closed for Training
Wednesday, September 16
On Wednesday, September 16, the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf will be closed for our annual staff retreat. The Museum will be open as usual, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Backyard Closed for Maintenance
Wednesday, September 16 – Ongoing
The Museum Backyard and Nature Center will be closed for maintenance from September 14 through September 16. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Cocktails with a Curator: Mammals Magnified
Thursday, September 17
Curator of Mammalogy Ally Coconis, Ph.D., has tracked bears in Yosemite National Park, chipmunks in the high Sierra Nevada, and rodents across the Great Basin and Colorado...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Coastal Cleanup Day 2026
Saturday, September 19
Join people all over the world in epic beach, neighborhood, and creek cleanups on this day! Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest annual volunteer event and the...
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, September 19 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, September 20 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, September 20 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Fall Birding Classes with Rebecca Coulter
Monday, September 21
This class is at capacity.
8-Week Field Class Mondays, September 21–November 9, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Rebecca Coult...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
iNat Together Community Bioblitz
Tuesday, September 22
Become a scientist for the day! Explore the Museum grounds alongside fellow nature enthusiasts while photographing and documenting as many species as possible. Come see how...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Fall Birding Classes with Sophie Cameron
Wednesday, September 23
This class is at capacity.
8-Week Field Class Wednesdays, September 23–November 11, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Ca...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM