200 Years. 200 Stories.

In celebration of our first 200 years, we’ve selected 200 stories that provide a glimpse into the Academy’s rich history and amazing discoveries of yesterday and today. Meet some of our quirkier personalities, and find out the secret stories behind some of our most well-known exhibits, scientific breakthroughs, and more. Follow along with us every day, now through March 20, 2012.

people walking on the red carpet leading into Geekadelphia

February 22, 2012

Geek Awards
What prompted the Academy to get its geek on last August? read more...

Audubon's illustration of two passenger pigeons

February 21, 2012

Passenger Pigeons
Do you know the fate of the passenger pigeon, once one North America’s most abundant birds? read more...

Mongolian herder with some of her cows

February 20, 2012

Giving a Face to Climate Change
How has climate change affected Mongolia’s people? read more...