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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.

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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.

Check out our Permanent Exhibits

Events

Academy Science Camp: Challenge Accepted: Amazing Animal Adaptations

July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
It’s game time! How do you compare to some of nature’s best athletes?
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Academy Science Camp: Animals on the Outside

July 24, 2023 through July 28, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Discover what keeps insides in! From the slimy skin of a frog to the rough wrinkles of an elephant, the diversity of animal skin is vast.
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Academy Adventure Camp: Outdoor Expeditions

July 31, 2023 through August 4, 2023

12:00 AM-12:00 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Attention, nature-loving young scientists ... it’s time to get outside! The Academy is calling all campers ages 10–12 for a brand-new summer program featuring a very special overnight field trip to the great outdoors (but with indoor plumbing).
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Academy Science Camp: Birds!

July 31, 2023 through August 4, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Calling all bird nerds. This one is for you! Become an ornithologist as you explore the 205,000 bird specimens at the Academy and learn what species call Philadelphia home.
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Academy Science Camp: Discovering Dinosaurs

August 7, 2023 through August 11, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Adventure back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. From Tyrannosaurus to Corythosaurus and beyond, discover dinosaur diversity through the years.
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Science Storytime

Saturday, August 12, 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

Sunday, August 13, 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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Academy Science Camp: Planet Protectors

August 14, 2023 through August 18, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Your mission: learn what you can do to protect the environment.
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Access to Science: August 20

Sunday, August 20, 2023

9:00 AM-10:00 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Visitors on the autism spectrum and their families are invited to experience the museum before the crowds.
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Academy Science Camp: Challenge Accepted: Amazing Animal Adaptations

August 21, 2023 through August 25, 2023

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
It’s game time! How do you compare to some of nature’s best athletes?
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