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Events

  • The Academy at Christmas Village

    Saturday, December 6, 2025

    12:00 PM-9:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    The Academy is bringing prehistoric excitement to Philadelphia’s iconic Christmas Village for a one-day-only adventure!

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  • Drop In Science Workshop: Slimy Suspension

    Saturday, December 6, 2025

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Where do frogs frolic in the winter? Do toads toddle away to different climates?

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  • Members-Only Collections Tours: Vertebrate Paleontology

    Tuesday, December 9, 2025

    2:00 PM-2:45 PM

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

    • Everyone

    The historical core of this Academy collection includes the Thomas Jefferson Fossil Collection, the first dinosaur fossils from North America, the only fossil collected by Lewis and Clark, as well as the extensive collections of Leidy and some Cope collections.

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  • Nature at Noon: Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir

    Thursday, December 11, 2025

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM

    Discovery Center at 3401 Reservoir Dr. (39.98197397151752, -75.1915637320782)

    • Everyone

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the parking lot of the Discovery Center at 3401 Reservoir Dr., or you can plug this location into your map (39.98197397151752, -75.1915637320782). This location features an indoor space excellent for viewing ducks and other waterfowl on the reservoir.

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  • Science Story Time: December 13

    Saturday, December 13, 2025

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time.

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