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Science Story Time

Event

Science Story Time

Information

Dates

Saturday, February 14, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, February 15, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, February 22, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - Sunday, March 1, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 1, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 22, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday, March 28, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 29, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 8, 2026
11: 30 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Location

Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cost

Included with general admission

Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.

Occurring the second weekend of each month on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 p.m.

Upcoming 2026 Story Times

  • February 14-15, Night Animals by Gianna Marino
  • February 21-22, Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi  
  • February 28-March 1, Birds by Kevin Henkes
  • March 7-8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating 
  • March 14-15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson  
  • March 21-22, Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers 
  • March 28-29, The Icky Sticky Frog by Dawn Bentley