Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere, and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall.

Cameras at the ready! Explore our brand-new exhibit Neighborhood Naturalists, talk to scientists, dance to the beat in Dinosaur Hall, and more!

Food and Drinks

Parkway

• Humpty’s Dumplings Food Truck

Dinosaur Hall, Lobby Level

• La Llamita Vegana: Uses vegan, organic & gluten-free ingredients to participate in small batch catering, markets, & pop-up events in the Philadelphia area.
• Lula’s Empanadas: Bridging cultures and bringing people together through unique combinations of flavors, ingredients, and foods.
• Dino Drafts Beer Garden

Science Live, First Level

• Nini B’ Sample Desserts: From fluffy banana pudding to mouth-watering cookies, this small business brings a touch of sweetness to every occasion. Follow them on Instagram for the latest updates and irresistible dessert photos!

Things to Do

Auditorium, Level One

Live Auditorium Show: Animal Invasion — 6–7 p.m.

What is an invasive species? Why are they such a problem for our local habitat? Come meet some of the animals that call the Academy home and learn all about invasive species.

North American Hall, Level One

Invasive Investigation: Talk to scientists about various invasive species and what we can do to protect our environment.

Butterflies Classroom, Level One

Nature Journaling with artist Meg Lemieur: Observe, notate, and draw specimens of local invasive species! From fish to plants to birds, Philadelphians have many invasive species around us every day. Study what makes them unique, draw and write your keen observations, and learn how you can make a difference in your neighborhood.

Mezzanine

The Big Dig: Unearth a dinosaur fossil just like a real paleontologist.

Africa and Asia Hall, Level Two

The British Invasion: Beatles, Monkees, and... Starlings? Many of the animals in your backyard did not come here naturally. Brought for their adaptations, appearance, or because they were featured in Shakespeare, these animals have changed ecosystems across North America.

Spotted Lantern Fly Spotlight: Make your own spotted lanternfly mask, watch one of our educators pin new specimens, and taste honey made thanks to the spotted lanternfly.

Level Three

Outside In: Inquisitive minds of all ages can investigate animal habitats, explore science and the natural world, and discover how we all have a role to play in our ecosystem.