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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

Invert Academy! Bugs Back to School

Sunday, December 8, 2024

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Science Live, Level One The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Find yourself fascinated by a few of our favorite live insects and arachnids.
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Turtle Talks

Sunday, December 8, 2024

2:30 PM-3:00 PM

Dinosaur Hall The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Come out of your shell at the Academy of Natural Sciences and discover everything there is to know about the live turtles, tortoises and terrapins that call the museum home.
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Turtle Talks

Thursday, December 12, 2024

2:30 PM-3:00 PM

Dinosaur Hall The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Come out of your shell at the Academy of Natural Sciences and discover everything there is to know about the live turtles, tortoises and terrapins that call the museum home.
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Invert Academy! Bugs Back to School

Saturday, December 14, 2024

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Science Live, Level One The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Find yourself fascinated by a few of our favorite live insects and arachnids.
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Science Story Time: December 14

Saturday, December 14, 2024

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings: December 15

Sunday, December 15, 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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Invert Academy! Bugs Back to School

Sunday, December 15, 2024

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Science Live, Level One The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Find yourself fascinated by a few of our favorite live insects and arachnids.
Read More
Science Story Time: December 15

Sunday, December 15, 2024

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.
Read More
Turtle Talks

Sunday, December 15, 2024

2:30 PM-3:00 PM

Dinosaur Hall The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Come out of your shell at the Academy of Natural Sciences and discover everything there is to know about the live turtles, tortoises and terrapins that call the museum home.
Read More
Turtle Talks

Thursday, December 19, 2024

2:30 PM-3:00 PM

Dinosaur Hall The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Come out of your shell at the Academy of Natural Sciences and discover everything there is to know about the live turtles, tortoises and terrapins that call the museum home.
Read More