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Events

  • Science Story Time: Linus the Vegetarian T. Rex

    Sunday, February 8, 2026

    11:30 AM-12:00 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. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.

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  • Nature at Noon: Indoor Birding

    Thursday, February 12, 2026

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th St. Entrance security desk. We will explore some birds featured within our dioramas and explore some wildlife cams via Explore.Org in our Neighborhood Naturalists exhibit and learning lab.

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  • Science Story Time: Night Animals

    Saturday, February 14, 2026

    11:30 AM-12:00 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. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.

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  • Science Story Time: Night Animals

    Sunday, February 15, 2026

    11:30 AM-12:00 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. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.

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  • Members-Only Collections Tours: Entomology Collection

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

    2:00 PM-2:45 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Entomology has played a part in the Academy of Natural Sciences since its founding in 1812. The department's collections hold approximately four million insect specimens, of which more than 11,000 are primary types. Current research in the department focuses on taxonomy, systematics, biogeography, and behaviors of insects around the world.

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