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

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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.

Check out our Permanent Exhibits

Events

Seed Dissection

Sunday, January 26, 2025

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Plants represent over 80% of the Earth's biomass. Nearly two-thirds of plants derive from seeds we rely on to feed ourselves.
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Conscious Fashion: Weaving a Sustainable Future

Thursday, January 30, 2025

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
On Thursday, January 30, join us for a Town Square discussion on clothing and where it comes from.
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Seed Dissection

Friday, January 31, 2025

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Plants represent over 80% of the Earth's biomass. Nearly two-thirds of plants derive from seeds we rely on to feed ourselves.
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Dinos After Dark: January 31

Friday, January 31, 2025

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall.
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Dinos After Dark presents the Winter Dino Ball!

Friday, January 31, 2025

8:30 PM-11:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Enter a land before time and groove to beats under the T. rex in your dino finest! Prepare to be transported to the days when dinosaurs roamed the land as the rhythms of Philly DJs reverberate through the hall and into your heart.
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Botanical Plant Tour

Saturday, February 1, 2025

11:00 AM-11:30 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Since the mid-1930s, the Academy's dioramas have captured guests' imagination, showcasing animals from around the world in their habitats.
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Seed Dissection

Saturday, February 1, 2025

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Plants represent over 80% of the Earth's biomass. Nearly two-thirds of plants derive from seeds we rely on to feed ourselves.
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Indigo: Living Color

Saturday, February 1, 2025

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
In this dye workshop, we will explore the vibrant and ever-changing nature of indigo dyeing.
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Botanical Plant Tour

Sunday, February 2, 2025

11:00 AM-11:30 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Since the mid-1930s, the Academy's dioramas have captured guests' imagination, showcasing animals from around the world in their habitats.
Read More
Seed Dissection

Sunday, February 2, 2025

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Plants represent over 80% of the Earth's biomass. Nearly two-thirds of plants derive from seeds we rely on to feed ourselves.
Read More