Museum Activities
Enrich you visit to the Academy with these museum activities. They are free with admission.
Audubon Page Turning
One of the Academy's prized possessions is a rare and complete elephant folio edition of John James Audubon's Birds of America. You're invited to join us as we turn the page every weekday. read more
Gallery Experiences
Get more out of our exhibits by participating in our Gallery Experiences. These informal programs are held at selected times throughout the week in Butterflies!, Dinosaur Hall, and Outside In. read more
Naturalist Presentations
Join our teacher-naturalists as they explore natural history in these informal and interactive presentations involving live animals and/or museum specimens. read more
Nature Videos
Get up-close and personal with insects, rodents, birds, plants, mushrooms, and other inhabitants with the award-winning series The Secret World of the Garden. read more
Science Live
Watch our scientist and archivists at work from 1–3 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. read more
Wild Weekends
On selected weekends and holidays during the year, families can create crafts, engage in special interactive activities, examine museum specimens, meet live animals, and see special presentations. read more