Summer Camp

summer camp girl in the Big Dig

Real Science is Real Fun for ages 6 to 12! (see Summer Explorers Camp)

Events

day gecko photo by Trisha Shears

Gecko Care Workshop

Sat, July 18, 10-1
(see Gecko Care)

day gecko photo by Trisha Shears

Art of the Gecko

Sat & Sun, July 25 & 26
(see Wild Weekends)

Town Square

Transition Communities

Thu, July 9, 6:30 pm
(see Town Square)

Philadelphia Parklands

Thu, July 16, 6:30 pm
(see Town Square)

Changing Exhibit

Geckos - Tails to Toepads
live geckos

“Geckos—Tails to Toepads”

Now through September 7
The Academy is crawling with live geckos all summer long.
(see “Geckos—Tails to Toepads”)

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)

diorama face

Africa, Asia & North America

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

Academy of Natural Sciences building

New Admission Fees
(see Tickets & Times)

Location

19th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia (see Getting Here)

Hours

10:00-4:30 weekdays
10:00-5:00 weekends
(see Tickets & Times)

Early Closing Notice for Saturday, June 27,

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