Friday, November 21, 2008

California Academy of Sciences Museum #3

The first California Academy of Sciences Museum opened in 1874, but was leveled during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. #2 was opened in 1916, but was again damaged beyond repair from the 1989 earthquake. #3 reopened on September 27, 2008 and almost 2 months later, the museum still draws a huge crowd.


Touted as one of the greenest buildings in the world, runoff rainwater collects in receptacles in the basement used to irrigate the 2.5 acres of plants on the museum rooftop.


- Karen

7 comments:

Lilli & Nevada said...

Karen,
Are those windows? and what does this museum hold. i can't wait to see more photos of it.

Sue said...

I can't believe all the wonderful things I missed when we visited San Francisco! I've seen more on your blog than I did when I was there. Thank you.

dot said...

What a strange looking sight!

Rune Eide said...

It seems like a place well worth visiting.

Neva said...

I like that it is green.....I hope more buildings go green!

Lynette said...

Fantastic photos of an intriguing place.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting at Portland Oregon Daily Photo, too!

photowannabe said...

Next time I'm back in the City this will be on my ist of "must see's".
I grew up visiting the old Academy and have heard nothing but raves about the new improved.