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Videos from the Collections
Explore the beauty and diversity housed in the collections at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Naturally Awesome: What are Dioramas?
The diorama—a distinctive fusion of art and science—has provided a window into the wilderness for generations of museum visitors. For many, dioramas provided the only opportunity to experience distant places and exotic wildlife.
Secrets of the Diorama
Secrets of the Diorama, which is located on the second level across from the kiang diorama, reveals the surprising answers to these and other mysteries while providing insight into the detailed fieldwork and painstaking artistry that brought our dioramas to life. Learn about the history of the dioramas through interactive activities and videos, and see how the plants, animals, and paintings were created.
The Gorilla Diorama
Learn all about the creation and the history of the Gorilla diorama that lives in African Asian Hall at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Academy Town Square: Tending the Canopy
Trees line many Philadelphia streets and shade neighborhood parks and green spaces. The trees make our city more breathable and livable, help cool our neighborhoods during the warmest months and, according to studies, support both our mental and physical health.
