Daily Activities

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  Fridays - Sundays

  10 a.m. - Close

  The Big Dig

  Calling all (future) paleontologists! Visit the mezzanine of Dinosaur Hall to practice real paleontology skills in locating, unearthing and identifying six different species of popular dinosaurs. Dino-loving staff are on hand to answer all your dinosaur and natural history questions.

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  Fridays; Saturdays & Sundays

  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)

  Ask Me About

  Do you have a favorite fossil, a preferred bird or a most-beloved bug? Academy experts are here to answer your burning science questions and share their passions and expertise! Featuring new specimens and science stories daily, Ask Me About offers something new each time you visit. Enjoy sharing your excitement for the natural world with experts who love the planet as much as you do!

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  Fridays - Sundays

  11 a.m.

  Exhibition Hall Tour

  Make no bones about it, the Academy is the original dinosaur museum. For more than 200 years, the Academy has studied the ancient creatures that capture our imagination. Join knowledgeable and excited guides on a tour to uncover the mysteries of the Academy’s Exhibit Halls. Explore the history, check out touchable specimens and discover how our understanding of science has changed over time.

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  Fridays - Sundays

  2:30 p.m.

  Academy Naturalist Presentation

  Natural science is full of surprises — from feathers and weather to bugs, dinosaurs, fossils and animal adaptations! Join our experienced Academy Educators as they explore natural history in these informal and interactive presentations.

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  Sundays

  12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

  Science Now

  Science Now brings today’s most exciting science headlines to life with interactive, hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages!