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Programs


Family Programs

Share your birthday with dinosaurs, have a sleepover with a polar bear, or meet an iguana during summer camp. More.

Adult Programs

Experience the museum after hours, attend an Academy Town Square, or have a drink in the Dino Drafts Beer Garden. More
entomologist talk with museum visitors during Bug Fest

Festivals and Special Events

Talk to real scientists, look through a microscope, touch live bugs, shop for shells, or search for fossils. More
featured panel during an environmental program

Academy Town Square

Find out the latest on the Marcellus Shale, urban agriculture, or how Philadelphia can become more livable and green. More
 

Upcoming Academy Events:

  • Awesome Armor: Reptile Encounter

    Thursday, October 5, 2023

    2:30 PM-3:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Dinosaurs may be the most famous reptiles to ever walk the planet, but we’ve got some pretty cool LIVE snakes, turtles and lizards right here at the Academy! Meet one of the Academy’s slithery, scaly or scute-y live animal ambassadors.

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  • 16th Annual Members' Night

    Friday, October 6, 2023

    5:00 PM-8:30 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Join us for our favorite night of the year as we lift the curtain and explore behind the scenes of the Academy!

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  • Illuminating Birds Saturday Events Series with artist Sarah Kaizar

    Saturday, October 7, 2023

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Join illustrator Sarah Kaizar for an all-ages creative workshop exploring shape, color and light.

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  • Drop-in Science Workshops : Fur, Feathers, Scales and Skin!

    Saturday, October 7, 2023

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Why are some animals armored? And can colors help you camouflage? How is skin different on mammals, reptiles and birds?

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  • Awesome Armor: Reptile Encounter

    Saturday, October 7, 2023

    2:30 PM-3:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Dinosaurs may be the most famous reptiles to ever walk the planet, but we’ve got some pretty cool LIVE snakes, turtles and lizards right here at the Academy! Meet one of the Academy’s slithery, scaly or scute-y live animal ambassadors.

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  • Art and Observation: Illuminating Birds Art Studio

    Sunday, October 8, 2023

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Let your creativity soar! Be inspired by historical avian illustrations and discover how Academy educators and scientists use art to help make observations and elevate our understanding about the wonders of the natural world.

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  • Awesome Armor: Reptile Encounter

    Thursday, October 12, 2023

    2:30 PM-3:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Dinosaurs may be the most famous reptiles to ever walk the planet, but we’ve got some pretty cool LIVE snakes, turtles and lizards right here at the Academy! Meet one of the Academy’s slithery, scaly or scute-y live animal ambassadors.

    Read More
  • Art and Observation: Illuminating Birds Art Studio

    Friday, October 13, 2023

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Let your creativity soar! Be inspired by historical avian illustrations and discover how Academy educators and scientists use art to help make observations and elevate our understanding about the wonders of the natural world.

    Read More
  • Third Annual WINS Poster Presentation and Panel Discussion

    Saturday, October 14, 2023

    10:00 AM-3:00 PM

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

    • Everyone

    Enjoy free museum admission, meet WINS participants, staff and alumnae and learn more about the WINS program while exploring our dioramas and special exhibits.

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  • Science Storytime

    Saturday, October 14, 2023

    11:00 AM-12:00 PM

    Aquatic Reptile Nook, Dinosaur Hall The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans for a very special science story time.

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