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Membership

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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Giving

Find out how you can make a difference.

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Volunteering

Volunteers are integral to the success of the Academy.

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All We can save, truth, courage, and solutions for the climate crisis

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

Academy Science Camp: Planet Protectors

July 10, 2023 through July 14, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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

Everyone

Your mission: learn what you can do to protect the environment.

Academy Science Camp: Challenge Accepted: Amazing Animal Adaptations

July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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

Everyone

It’s game time! How do you compare to some of nature’s best athletes?

Academy Science Camp: Animals on the Outside

July 24, 2023 through July 28, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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

Everyone

Discover what keeps insides in! From the slimy skin of a frog to the rough wrinkles of an elephant, the diversity of animal skin is vast.

Academy Adventure Camp: Outdoor Expeditions

July 31, 2023 through August 4, 2023

12:00 AM-12:00 AM

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

Everyone

Attention, nature-loving young scientists ... it’s time to get outside! The Academy is calling all campers ages 10–12 for a brand-new summer program featuring a very special overnight field trip to the great outdoors (but with indoor plumbing).

Academy Science Camp: Birds!

July 31, 2023 through August 4, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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

Everyone

Calling all bird nerds. This one is for you! Become an ornithologist as you explore the 205,000 bird specimens at the Academy and learn what species call Philadelphia home.