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2025
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Haddy Returns to Dinosaur Hall
PHILADELPHIA, July 16, 2025 — The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (the Academy) is hailing the return of a restored mount of Hadrosaurus foulkii to Dinosaur Hall. The return of this historic dinosaur is now on view to the public and will be celebrated Friday, July 25 as part of the Academy’s signature program Dinos After Dark.
July 16, 2025
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The Academy of Natural Sciences Joins Museums for All Program
PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2025 — Today the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (the Academy) announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM).
June 09, 2025
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The Academy of Natural Sciences Celebrates Black Birders Week with Lecture, Dinos After Dark and Masquerade Ball
Celebrate Black Birders Week 2025 at the Academy with the 4th Annual Black Excellence in Birding ball.
May 01, 2025
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Suzanne Biemiller Becomes Chair of the Academy of Natural Sciences Board of Trustees
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (the Academy) today announced the appointment of Suzanne Biemiller as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Biemiller was elected March 5 to become the new chair, after serving as a board member since September 2023.
March 19, 2025
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Confluence Film Festival Returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences for Earth Month
The film festival is a collaboration between the Academy, BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival.
March 10, 2025
2024
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NEW EXHIBITION COMING IN 2026
Reshaping the historic tale of Lewis & Clark through Indigenous perspectives, collaborative exhibition to inspire civic dialogue and elevate Indigenous scientific practices through plant specimens hand-collected on the renowned journey.
October 24, 2024
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Ice Dinosaurs Come to Life at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Dinosaurs of long ago and far away will be brought to life at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in
Ice Dinosaurs, an immersive new special exhibit opening September 28.September 03, 2024
2015
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Fun Facts About Tarantulas
Tarantulas are large, hairy-looking, quick-witted, fierce predators. They can be scary-looking, but they also possess a unique beauty, and scientists continue to make new discoveries about them.
December 21, 2015
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Titanoboa: Monster Snake Opens Feb. 14
Titanoboa: Monster Snake opens Feb. 15, 2014 and features a replica of the biggest snake that ever lived.
January 14, 2015
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