Events

Animal Moms Weekend
Sat & Sun, May 10, 11

Celebrate moms of every species and listen to bird expert Kenn Kaufman. (more)

North By Degree
Wed-Sat, May 21-24

International conference on Arctic Exploration. (more)

Carnival Overnight
Sat, June 14

Ballet, pizza and dinosaurs: a special overnight package from Pennsylvania Ballet and the Academy.
(more)

Animal Olympics
Sat & Sun, June 21, 22

The Academy celebrates its own animal athletes with this Wild Weekend. (more)

Changing Exhibit

“Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics” presents Mendel's life and work, charts the rise of Genetics and introduces you to scientists who are building upon his discoveries.

Permanent Exhibits

Live Butterflies

Walk among dozens of species of live butterflies from around the world. (more)

Dinosaur Hall

See skeletons of more than a dozen dinosaurs, visit a fossil prep lab or dig for dinosaur bones. (more)

Outside-In

Check out natural history specimens and meet live animals in The Academy's children's museum. (more)

Africa, Asia & North America

Get close to some impressive wildlife in dioramas depicting habitats from three continents. (more)

Academy of Natural Sciences building

Location

19th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia (see Getting Here)

Hours

10:00-4:30 weekdays
10:00-5:00 weekends
(see Tickets & Times)

About Us

The Academy of Natural Sciences is Philadelphia's Natural History Museum. The Academy is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas.

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