Opening this past Saturday, the new planetarium film and exhibit celebrates regeneration and climate action through the beloved character’s whimsical felted lens.
Tiny Chef has taken over the California Academy of Sciences with a new 20-minute planetarium show, exhibit, and Academy-wide activations surrounding climate action from December 13 through Spring 2026.Visitors of all ages can now explore science through the plant-based chef's signature blend of humor, heart, and adorably chaotic mishaps.
The centerpiece of the takeover is the film which features Tiny Chef as he attempts to deliver a polished presentation about living sustainably and exploring new ways to protect the environment.True to Chef's style, his presentation features technological mishaps, adorable dancing, comedic running commentary, and actionable steps to regenerate the natural world.Standing just eight inches tall (6.5 inches without his signature chef's hat), Tiny Chef creates the world’s tiniest dishes from his garden tree stump kitchen.
Chef has built a devoted following on social media and through his Emmy-nominated Nickelodeon series.“Bly am so excited to bwing my vewy fiwst pwofessinoal pwesentation to my favowite science museum, da California Academy of Sciences!” shared Tiny Chef.“Da Academy is one of my favowite pwaces in da whole wide world because dey cawe ablout natuwe bland science just wike me.
When I cook in my tiny kitchen, I blalways use pwants and take cawe of our pwanet, and da Academy does da same thing but even BIGGOW.Working togethow, we can show evewbody dat taking cawe of Earf is...dat.
Simple.” Beyond the planetarium, visitors can marvel at the craftsmanship of authentic props from in a special mini-exhibition accompanied by a short video.A jumbo-sized Chef’s kitchen photo opportunity gives visitors the chance to experience his tiny world at human scale while snapping a photo.Throughout the museum, Chef has been tucked into existing exhibits, from going on safari in African Hall to getting ready to scuba dive in Steinhart Aquarium.
Plus, the Academy Café will pay homage with limited-edition plant-based menu items, exclusive Tiny Chef merchandise will be available at the Academy Store, and guests will receive a free souvenir from Chef himself.“Tiny Chef has captured hearts worldwide with his miniature cooking show and his authentic message about creativity, sustainability, and being yourself," said Christina Klingenberger-Valdez, senior marketing manager.“This collaboration brings his world to life in ways that we hope will inspire visitors to think about regeneration at all levels—from regenerating coral reefs around the world to choosing eco-friendly transportation options.
Chef shows us that even the tiniest actions can have a big impact.”
Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
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