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

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Giving

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Volunteering

Volunteers are integral to the success of the Academy.

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Plastic-free Philly

Plastic-free Philly, Philly’s solution to plastic pollution.

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Science Never Stops

Explore highlights from The Academy's scientific research.

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Several Women In Natural Sciences students take part in a cleanup.

Small Actions Spark Big Changes

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Events

The Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Lecture

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM

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

Everyone

Join us for a talk by Jasmin Graham, shark scientist and environmental educator, as the Academy hosts the annual Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Lecture. The talk will be followed by a Q&A moderated by the Academy’s Manager of Animal Programs, Anwar Abdul-Qawi.

Members-Only Collections Tours: Invertebrate Paleontology

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

2:00 PM-2:30 PM

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

Everyone

The Academy’s Invertebrate Paleontology collection is the oldest Invertebrate Paleontology collection in the country, and the collection’s history goes back to the founding of the Academy.

Academy Town Square: Birding is for Everyone

Thursday, May 29, 2025

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

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

Everyone

Join the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) and the Academy of Natural Sciences in welcoming Dexter Patterson — also known as the Wisco Birder — for a heartfelt and inspiring session on the power of birdwatching to connect, heal and uplift. With his signature joy and dynamic storytelling, Dexter shares how discovering birds led him on a journey of healing, purpose and community building.

Dinos After Dark: The Joy of Birding

Friday, May 30, 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!

Black Excellence in Birding: Masquerade Ball

Saturday, May 31, 2025

6:00 PM-10:00 PM

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

Everyone

Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for the 2025 Black Excellence in Birding Masquerade Ball, the culminating event of Black Birders Week 2025! This black-tie-meets-sneaker-ball celebration is where conservation greets culture, and style takes wing.