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:

Wawa’s Welcome America Festival

Friday, June 20, 2025

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission to the Academy on Friday, June 20, 2025, as part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival!
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Drop-In Science Workshops: Snail Tales

Saturday, June 21, 2025

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
What is species diversity and how can it affect a habitat? What snails can you find in the Delaware River and why are they important? Check out some snails from our Malacology Collection and discoverwhy they are so essential in helping an ecosystem thrive. Use your observation skills to identify some specimens with tools used by our Watershed Systems Ecology team!
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Junior Academy Explorers: Creatures of the Sea and Screen

June 23, 2025 through June 27, 2025

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.
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Junior Academy Explorers: Mysteries of the World Below

June 23, 2025 through June 27, 2025

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.
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Mini Academy Camp: Dino Dance-Off

June 23, 2025 through June 27, 2025

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Mini Academy Camp is a full-day experience for children ages 5-6. Campers will explore natural history and today’s living environments, plus the public museum.
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Toast to Naturalist, Historian & World Explorer Bob Peck

Thursday, June 26, 2025

5:30 PM-8:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Join us for a toast as we celebrate the retirement of Robert McCracken Peck, Curator of Art and Artifacts and Senior Fellow, after 50 years of service.
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Mindful Nature Connections: Valley Forge National Historical Park

Saturday, June 28, 2025

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 Varnum’s Headquarters Parking Lot
- Everyone
Let science and art blend together as we join Academy educator Amber Guzzi and artist Meg Lemieur for a guided hike and instructor-led course in nature journaling at Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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Junior Academy Explorers: Philly Secrets

June 30, 2025 through July 3, 2025

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.
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Junior Academy Explorers: Digging Up Dinos

June 30, 2025 through July 3, 2025

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.
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Mini Academy Camp: Buggin’ Out!

June 30, 2025 through July 3, 2025

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Mini Academy Camp is a full-day experience for children ages 5-6. Campers will explore natural history and today’s living environments, plus the public museum.
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