Visit the Academy

At the Academy of Natural Sciences, you can wander among towering dinosaur skeletons or discover an indoor tropical butterfly garden. Explore ecosystems from around the world through our historic dioramas or be transported to the great outdoors through our hands-on discovery center for children. Visit our Special Exhibits Gallery for our newest exhibit, or watch scientists at work in Science Live or our Fossil Prep Lab. There’s always something new happening at the Academy—plan your visit today!

scientist and girl check out insect specimens

Museum Activities

Meet live animals, see science in action, or watch us turn the page on Audubon's birds.

Check out our Museum Activities

skeletal mount of Tyrannosaurus in Dinosaur Hall

Permanent Exhibits

See how big you are next to Tyrannosaurus rex, walk among live butterflies, or get up close and personal with a polar bear.

Check out our Permanent Exhibits

Upcoming Events

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Beyond Green: How can sustainable design transform our lives? Featuring Rob Fleming

Thursday May 30 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Join us as we consider ways to lay the groundwork for new and transformative approaches to sustainable design that are ambitious, authentic, and ultimately lifesaving.
Adult Field Study: Blooms and Branches

Saturday Jun 8 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Dr. David Hewitt, an Academy research associate, will use the buds, bark, and blossoms of the historic trees in Bartram’s Garden to help you learn tree identification techniques.
Science on Tap

Monday Jun 10 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics.
Mega-Bad Movie Night: Night of the Lepus

Thursday Jun 27 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Join us at the Academy after hours to watch some “awesomely awful” movies. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Science on Tap

Monday Jul 8 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics.
When it Rains, it Pours: Forest Hydrology Field Study

Saturday Jul 13 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Gain a new understanding of the role plants play in water quality with Academy research associate in botany Dr. David Hewitt.
Science on Tap

Monday Sep 9 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics.
Science on Tap

Monday Oct 14 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics.
Mega-Bad Movie Night: TBA

Thursday Oct 24 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Join us at the Academy after hours to watch some “awesomely awful” movies. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Science on Tap

Monday Nov 11 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics.