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Events

  • Dinos After Dark: March 28

    Friday, March 28, 2025

    5:00 PM-8:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall! In addition to seeing the museum, join us for a special night celebrating Women's History Month at the Academy.

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  • Mini Academy Spring Equinox Celebration

    Saturday, March 29, 2025

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Here comes the sun! It’s time to shed your winter coats and welcome back longer days with us at the Academy.

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  • Special Storytime Reading of Magic in a Drop of Water

    Saturday, March 29, 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 Author Julie Winterbottom as she reads her new book, Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution during a very special science story time.

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  • Junior Academy Explorers Spring Equinox Celebration

    Saturday, March 29, 2025

    1:00 PM-3:30 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Here comes the sun! It’s time to shed your winter coats and welcome back longer days with us at the Academy.

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  • Special Storytime Reading of Magic in a Drop of Water

    Sunday, March 30, 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 Author Julie Winterbottom as she reads her new book, Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution during a very special science story time.

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