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Field Trips

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skeletal mount of Tyrannosaurus in Dinosaur Hall

Signature Exhibits

See how big you are next to Tyrannosaurus rex or get up close and personal with a polar bear.

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Events

Microscope Exploration With Academy Entomologists

Friday, December 9, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Microsculpture Exhibit, Dietrich Gallery The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Ready for your close-up? The invertebrates on display in Microsculpture are larger than life, both on the wall and under the microscope.
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Mask Mornings: December 10

Saturday, December 10, 2022

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
While masks are typically optional in the Academy galleries, the Academy is offering Mask Mornings to welcome visitors who prefer or need a masked environment.
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Science Storytime

Sunday, December 11, 2022

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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Microscope Exploration With Academy Entomologists

Friday, December 16, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Microsculpture Exhibit, Dietrich Gallery The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Ready for your close-up? The invertebrates on display in Microsculpture are larger than life, both on the wall and under the microscope.
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Microscope Exploration With Academy Entomologists

Friday, December 23, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Microsculpture Exhibit, Dietrich Gallery The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Ready for your close-up? The invertebrates on display in Microsculpture are larger than life, both on the wall and under the microscope.
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Microscope Exploration With Academy Entomologists

Friday, December 30, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Microsculpture Exhibit, Dietrich Gallery The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Ready for your close-up? The invertebrates on display in Microsculpture are larger than life, both on the wall and under the microscope.
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Science Storytime

Saturday, January 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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Night in the Museum: January 14

Saturday and Sunday, January 14 & 15, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Experience the Academy’s towering dinosaurs — including T. rex — after dark!
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Science Storytime

Sunday, January 15, 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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Science Storytime

Saturday, February 11, 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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