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Members can explore the museum, including popular exhibits like Dinosaur Hall, Outside In, and Butterflies! as much as they want for free!

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Academy Book Circle

Embark on a shared journey with leaders of the climate movement as Drexel and Academy scientists, staff and supporters come together for our first Academy Book Circle.

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Events

Awesome Armor: Reptile Encounter

Thursday, September 28, 2023

2:30 PM-3:00 PM

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

Everyone

Dinosaurs may be the most famous reptiles to ever walk the planet, but we’ve got some pretty cool LIVE snakes, turtles and lizards right here at the Academy! Meet one of the Academy’s slithery, scaly or scute-y live animal ambassadors.

Art and Observation: Illuminating Birds Art Studio

Friday, September 29, 2023

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

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

Everyone

Let your creativity soar! Be inspired by historical avian illustrations and discover how Academy educators and scientists use art to help make observations and elevate our understanding about the wonders of the natural world.