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Hours: The Academy is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences is located at the intersection of 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
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Hours
Friday-Sunday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours (July and August)
Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission
Admission includes all exhibits. Save $2 when you purchase your tickets online.
Data Table
- Adults (age 13 and above):
- $22
- Children (ages 2–12):
- $18
- Children (under age 2):
- free
- Seniors (age 65+):
- $19
- Military and Students (with ID):
- $19
- Drexel DragonCard Holders (not available online):
- free
- Members:
- free
Special Admission Offers and Discounts
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Philadelphia CityPASS®
One simple CityPASS® purchase saves up to 54% on admission to your choice of 3, 4 or 5 top attractions. Create your own Philadelphia experience. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. Reservations are not required for CityPASS® holders. Simply present your tickets at the admission desk to receive the next available entry.
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The Philadelphia Pass
The Philadelphia Pass® offers substantial savings for the Academy of Natural Sciences and more than 30 other Philadelphia attractions and provides discounts at other shops and restaurants in the city.
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ASTC
If you're a member of another science or technology museum that's located outside the Philadelphia region, you may qualify for a free pass to the Academy through the ASTC Passport Program.
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STAMP
Teens from Philadelphia high schools who have STAMP passes receive free admission to a selection of the city’s top museums and cultural sites, including the Academy.
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Museums for All/ACCESS
The Academy proudly participates in the Museums for All Program and the Art-Reach ACCESS Program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT/SNAP Cardholders and Art-Reach ACCESS Cardholders may receive $2 admission for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. ACCESS admission is available during regular museum hours and may not be combined with other offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS Card and valid photo ID.
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Special Admission Days
$10 admission days offer full access to the museum, from signature galleries to rotating special exhibits. These events also often include hands-on demonstrations, interactive learning and chances for guests of all ages to discover science, stories and natural wonders that shape our world.
At the Academy
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Explore our historic dioramas and be transported around the world.
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Say hello to some of our live animal ambassadors in Outside In.
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Get up close to creatures from the past in Dinosaur Hall.
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Directions and Parking
The Academy of Natural Sciences is located at the corner of 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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Three SEPTA bus routes run within a block of the Academy. Southbound Routes 32 and 33 use 19th Street. Northbound Route 32 uses 18th Street, while Northbound Route 33 uses 20th Street. Route 38 uses 20th Street in both directions. In addition, Westbound Route 48 uses Arch Street, while several Subway-Surface Trolleys and the Market-Frankford Line run under Market Street. Suburban Station is the closest regional rail station.
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Phlash Trolleys provide quick and easy connections between the Academy and other Philadelphia attractions and hotels. See ridephillyphlash.com for service dates and more information.
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Visitors traveling on US Route 76 should take US Route 676 East and take the first exit onto Winter Street to Logan Circle. (Please note that this exit appears almost immediately after you merge onto US Route 676.) Those traveling west on US Route 676 should exit at 22nd Street and turn right onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and proceed to Logan Circle.
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There is metered parking near the Academy, some of which is free on Sunday (look for the signs that say “Except Sunday”). For more information about street parking, visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority's website.
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Parking around the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is convenient, with several garages and metered street parking options just a short walk from the museum. Below is a list of parking garages around the Academy:
- Logan Square Garage — 1815 Cherry St.
- Parkway Parking - 1919 Arch Street — 1919 Arch St.
- SP+ Parking — 1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
- 113 N 19th St Garage — 113 N. 19th St.
- Franklin Institute Parking Garage — 271 N. 21st St.
Members receive a discount when parking at the Logan Square Garage.
Academy Kids Club
Explore. Collect. Win!
All kids 12 and under can become members of the newly redesigned Kids Club. The Kids Club is a free collect-and-earn stamp program that encourages families to explore the museum together, participate in activities and learn something new about our natural world.
Parents and guardians may register their children for the Kids Club by clicking the register button below, or on your next visit to the museum, stop by any of our admissions desks to register in person.
If you are currently a member of our previous Kids Club, please bring in your old stamp card to transfer your stamps to the new version. If you need to update your email address, please contact us at membership@ansp.org or call 215-299-1022.
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After receiving your Kids Club card, you can visit any of our “Stamp Stations” to participate in an activity and receive one of eight stamps inspired by our world-renowned collections. Once you receive all eight stamps, take your card to the Parkway admissions desk (next to the Academy Shop) to redeem it for a prize.
Stamp Stations are found at the following locations:
- Any admissions desk – Receive a stamp for visiting that day
- The Big Dig – Receive a stamp for digging for fossils
- “Ask Me About!” stations – Receive a stamp for interacting with one of our Academy educators and learning a new fact (you’ll find these folks at Science Live and around the museum).
- Outside In – Receive a stamp for visiting our live animal center and connecting with a staff member.
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Kids Club does not grant admission to the Academy or other membership benefits. To become a member of the Academy, please visit ansp.org/join.
Most communications, including birthday coupon vouchers, will be sent via email to the parent/guardian email address you provide. By submitting this form, you agree to receive email communication from the Academy of Natural Sciences. Your email address is kept confidential, and it will not be shared with any other organizations.
