Daily Activities

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  Thursdays - Fridays

  10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  The Academy in Action

  Explore behind-the-scenes science each week as Academy experts reveal how they care for millions of specimens and share insights into the natural world.

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  Thursdays - Sundays

  10 a.m. - Close

  The Big Dig

  Calling all (future) paleontologists! Visit the mezzanine of Dinosaur Hall to practice real paleontology skills in locating, unearthing and identifying six different species of popular dinosaurs. Dino-loving staff are on hand to answer all your dinosaur and natural history questions.

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  Thursdays - Sundays

  2:30 p.m.

  Academy Naturalist Presentation

  Natural science is full of surprises — from feathers and weather to bugs, dinosaurs, fossils and animal adaptations! Join our experienced Academy Educators as they explore natural history in these informal and interactive presentations.

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  Saturdays - Sundays

  1 p.m.

  Exhibition Hall Tour

  Make no bones about it, the Academy is the original dinosaur museum. For more than 200 years, the Academy has studied the ancient creatures that capture our imagination. Join knowledgeable and excited guides on a tour to uncover the mysteries of the Academy’s Exhibit Halls. Explore the history, check out touchable specimens and discover how our understanding of science has changed over time.

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  Saturdays - Sundays

  11:30 a.m.

  Outside-In Story Time

  Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans in Outside-In for a fun Story Time.

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  Sundays

  12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

  Science Now

  Science Now brings today’s most exciting science headlines to life with interactive, hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages!