Events
North By Degree
Wed-Sat, May 21-24
International conference on Arctic Exploration. (more)
Arctic Exploration Films
Sat, May 24
Watch rare and historic films documenting 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)
Mendel's Birthday
Sat & Sun, July 19, 20
Celebrate the birthday of Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics.
Bug Fest
Sat & Sun, August 16, 17
The Academy will be crawling with insects of every size, shape and color during Bug Fest.
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)
Location
19th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia (see Getting Here)
Hours
10:00-4:30 weekdays
10:00-5:00 weekends
(see Tickets & Times)
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Camp-Ins
Field Trips
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Wild Weekends
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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.