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Events

  • Science Story Time: Spring After Spring

    Sunday, March 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: Ichthyology

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026

    11:00 AM-11:45 AM

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

    • Everyone

    Ichthyology has been a part of research at the Academy since its beginnings, and over the years, it has grown in size and importance over the last 127 years. The collection currently houses an estimated 1.5 million cataloged specimens. The department’s research stretches worldwide, but its strengths include freshwater species of North and South America and marine species of the Bahamas, Western Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

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  • Nature at Noon: Penn Treaty Park

    Thursday, March 19, 2026

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM

    Penn Treaty Park at 1301 N Beach St (39.966622773370474, -75.12851468358387)

    • Everyone

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at Penn Treaty Park at 1301 N Beach St., or you can plug this location into your map (39.966622773370474, -75.12851468358387).

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  • Science Story Time: Dinosaur Lady

    Saturday, March 21, 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: Dinosaur Lady

    Sunday, March 22, 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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