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Plan Your Visit

exterior of the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Directions & Parking

Current Hours

Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Academy is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

The Academy will be open on Monday, January 20, and on Monday, February 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission (includes all exhibits):

  • Adults (age 13 and above): $29.00 ($27.00 online)
  • Children (ages 2–12): $25.00 ($23.00 online)
  • Children (under age 2): free
  • Members: Free
  • Seniors (age 65+): $26.00 ($24.00 online)
  • Military and Students (with ID): $26.00 ($24.00 online)
  • Drexel DragonCard Holders: free
  • After 3 p.m. Admission (weekdays only): $10 per person

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Insider Tips for Visiting

Get the most out of your Academy Visit! Take a look at these simple Insider Tips, and enjoy a fun and relaxing day at the Academy:

  • For a more quiet and relaxed visit, visit the Academy after 2 p.m.
  • The Academy is less crowded towards the beginning of the week, after the weekend. 
  • Logan Square Parking Garage located at 1815 Cherry Street offers discounted parking for Academy visitors.
  • Using public transportation is often the easiest way to get to the Academy, with three SEPTA bus routes running within a block of the museum. Southbound Routes 32 and 33 use 19th Street. Northbound Route 32 uses 18th Street, while Northbound Route 33 uses 20th Street.
  • Don’t be shy. Talk to any of our educators located throughout the museum. All are extremely knowledgeable about our natural world. Come explore with us!