Drop-in Science Workshops

Free with admission; program is ongoing while supplies last.
All ages
On your visit to the Academy, drop by an awesome hands-on station for a short, guided science workshop.
Check out rare specimens, get exclusive access to the Academy’s world-renowned research and collections and join us for some hands-on projects. Learn more about your favorite science topics or discover something brand new. Plus, meet other families who share your passion for science and natural history. Workshop themes change seasonally and feature natural science activities led by Academy educators. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring your love of science and nature. For more information about this program, please contact Amy Hoyt, mediated experiences educator, at alp333@drexel.edu.
Free with admission; program is ongoing while supplies last.
All ages
Upcoming Events
Coming up… The Heart of the Matter
Saturday, February 7, 2–4 p.m.
How big is a heart? What makes it tick? Check out some of our rarely seen specimens and discover how hearts work with a hands-on sheep dissection.
Coming up… Who are the WINS?
Saturday, March 7, 2–4 p.m.
Who are the WINS? What kinds of work do our WINS students do? Come meet some of our Women in Natural Sciences program participants. Learn all about the work they do and things they learn at the museum.
Coming up… Botany Bonanza
Saturday, April 4, 2–4 p.m.
How long have plants been on the planet? Which ones still survive today? What plants are in your back yard? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Check out some paleo and modern plants from our botany collection and try your hand at pressing your own plant to take home.
Coming up… Capturing City Nature
Saturday, May 2, 2–4 p.m.
The City Nature Challenge is a great way to learn about the plants and animals in your own back yard. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to capture images of your local wildlife and learn how to identify your pictures and ones of other observers.
Coming up… Rocking Out
Saturday, June 6
Do you have a rock or a fossil that needs to be identified? Discover how to tell what your cool finds are. Check out some fascinating finds from our invert paleo and geology collections.