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Details about admission pricing, parking and how to get to the museum.

Plan Your Visit

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.

Check out our Permanent Exhibits

Events

Bug Fest

Sunday, August 11, 2024

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Join us at the Academy of Natural Sciences for a wild weekend celebrating more than a few of our favorite (invertebrate) things.
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Dino-mite Summer

August 12, 2024 through August 18, 2024

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Spend your summer at the Academy! Discover how scientists use the collections to help observe, elevate and educate about the natural world.
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Science on Tap, Untapped: Legendary Science

Monday, August 12, 2024

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Everyone
Humans have been fascinated by the things we cannot fully explain since the beginning of time. Larger than life creatures like the Loch Ness Monster, Kraken, Bigfoot, and the recently discovered “Chinese Dragon” provide a glimpse into how humans have used the knowledge they have to help understand and explain phenomena in their world.
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Parkway Pals at Sister Cities: Investigation Station

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Sister Cities Park 210 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Join the Academy of Natural Sciences this summer and go wild with fun games, experiments and unique activities!
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Sensory Friendly Mornings: August 18

Sunday, August 18, 2024

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum.
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Dino-mite Summer

August 19, 2024 through August 25, 2024

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Spend your summer at the Academy! Discover how scientists use the collections to help observe, elevate and educate about the natural world.
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$10 Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Experience everything the Academy has to offer — including our limited-time special exhibitions — for just $10 per person!
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rECOnnect: Summer Nature Challenge at Cobbs Creek Park

Saturday, August 24, 2024

10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Cobbs Creek Park 1338 S 59th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
- Everyone
Please join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for the next professional networking event in the rECOnnect series: the Summer Nature Challenge.
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Dino-mite Summer

August 26, 2024 through September 1, 2024

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Spend your summer at the Academy! Discover how scientists use the collections to help observe, elevate and educate about the natural world.
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$10 Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Experience everything the Academy has to offer — including our limited-time special exhibitions — for just $10 per person!
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