Visit the Academy Due to the current COVID-19 guidelines released by the City of Philadelphia, the Academy of Natural Sciences is currently closed to the public. We miss you, and we look forward to seeing you again in the museum in 2021. In the meantime, we encourage you to join us virtually for events and programs with our scientists, educators and experts. When you return, you can wander among towering dinosaur skeletons or discover an indoor tropical butterfly garden. Explore ecosystems from around the world through our historic dioramas or be transported to the great outdoors through our hands-on discovery center for children. Visit our Special Exhibits Gallery for our newest exhibit, or watch scientists at work in Science Live or our Fossil Prep Lab. There’s always something new happening at the Academy—plan your visit today! Plan Your Visit Details about admission pricing, parking and how to get to the museum. Plan Your Visit Field Trips Plan a field trip for your class, summer camp or group. Explore Field Trips Museum Activities Meet live animals, talk with real scientists, and watch fossils being prepared. Check out our Museum Activities Signature Exhibits See how big you are next to Tyrannosaurus rex, walk among live butterflies, or get up close and personal with a polar bear. Check out our Permanent Exhibits