Programs

Paleopalooza Fossil Festival

Sat & Sun, Feb. 13 & 14
Meet paleontologists, see rare fossils, and collect your own.
(see Paleopalooza)

Institutional Approach to Sustainability

Thu, Feb. 18, 6 pm
(see Environmental Policy)

Awakening the Dream, Changing the Dreamer

Tue, Feb. 23, 5:30 pm
(see Environmental Policy)

Nature Jewelry

Sat, Feb. 27, 1 pm
(see Adult Workshops)

Cracking the (Building) Code

Thu, March 18, 6 pm
(see Environmental Policy)

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Academy Explorers
Spring & Summer

Bug out, dig dinosaurs, conduct experiments, go green, and explore the diversity of life.

Spring-Break Camp
Summer Camp

Changing Exhibits

George Washington Carver, November 14, 2009 to February 28, 2010

November 14 – February 28
(see George Washington Carver)

Permanent Exhibits

Live Butterflies

Live Butterflies

Walk among dozens of species of live butterflies from around the world.
(see Butterflies!)

Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Hall

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

Outside-In

Outside In

Check out natural history specimens and meet live animals in the Academy's children's museum.
(see Outside In)

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Africa, Asia & North America

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

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 Visitor Info)

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Scouting
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