Press Releases
Press Releases for 2012
February 2, 2012
Get your fossil on at Paleopalooza, Feb. 18 and 19
January 27, 2012
Drexel and Academy scientists install rare giant dinosaur bone
January 10, 2012
Nation's oldest natural history museum prepares to turn 200 years old
Press Releases for 2011
December 16, 2011
Calendar of Events, April–June 2012
Calendar of Events, April–June 2012
December 7, 2011
The American Association of Museums awards the Academy re-accreditation
December 2, 2011
Academy announces new chair of governing board and three new trustees from Drexel University
Bicentennial exhibit highlights an exciting year of new exhibits in 2012
November 11, 2011
Academy scientist named “Best Scientist” for work in Mongolia
October 31, 2011
Daily museum ritual pays homage to rare Audubon book
October 21, 2011
Academy and Drexel University announce completion of affiliation
Academy gets Green Award honor from PennFuture
October 18, 2011
Academy-Drexel Affiliation Day, Oct. 26 Media Advisory
October 3, 2011
Academy and Drexel University host free “Affiliation Day” on October 26
Academy-Drexel Affiliation Day, Oct 26 - Calendar Listing
September 29, 2011
Bugs Outside the Box opens Oct. 22
September 20, 2011
Calendar of Events, January–March 2012
Calendar of Events, January–March 2012
September 12, 2011
New species of ancient predatory fish discovered
September 12, 2011
Academy hosts annual Philadelphia Shell Show and Festival, Oct. 1 and 2
August 31, 2011
Academy kicks off 200-day countdown to bicentennial celebration, March 21, 2012
August 1, 2011
Academy teams up with Geekadelphia to host the first Philadelphia Geek Awards
July 26, 2011
Academy scientist featured in Dual Nature: Science Illustrations of Dan Otte
July 14, 2011
Beetlemania invades Philadelphia Aug. 13 and 14 at Bug Fest
June 27, 2011
Bugs Outside the Box , new exhibit of giant scientifically accurate insects, Oct. 22-Jan. 16, 2011
June 13, 2011
Calendar of Events, October–December, 2011
Calendar of Events, October–December, 2011
June 10, 2011
FMC Corporation funds science career days at Academy for Philadelphia public middle school students
June 8, 2011
Academy, Clean Air Council and Community Action Forum host forum on Marcellus Shale Gas, June 8
May 31, 2011
Academy announces free summer admission for active-duty military personnel and families
May 19, 2011
The Academy of Natural Sciences and Drexel University Announce a Historic Affiliation
May 3, 2011
Environmental miniature golf exhibit Fore! The Planet opens May 21
April 27, 2011
Rare Pennsylvania lichen named for Philadelphia botanist
April 25, 2011
Prominent paleontologist John Horner will give a free talk May 17 about his latest dinosaur researchApril 11, 2011
Ecology and biodiversity science experts for press contacts
April 5, 2011
Academy announces new trustees and museum improvements
March 29, 2011
Academy offers new behind-the-scenes tours for groups
March 25, 2011
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, at the Academy
March 22, 2011
Calendar_of_Events_July-September_2011.pdf
Calendar_of_Events_July-September_2011.doc
March 15, 2011
February 18, 2011
Play environmental miniature golf in Fore! The Planet: A Putt-to-Learn Adventure, May 21Sept. 24
February 8, 2011
Dinosaurs headline this year’s Paleopalooza, Feb. 19 and 20
January 10, 2011
January 19, 2011
Opening weekend for Bizarre Beasts Past and Present features fun activities
Press Releases for 2010
December 15, 2010
Calendar of Events, April-June, 2011
Calendar of Events, April-June, 2011
December 9, 2010
Academy announces new strategic planner
December 9, 2010
Academy names new library director
December 7, 2010
Academy of Natural Sciences will offset energy use with 100% renewable energy
November 16, 2010
Scientists find new beds of freshwater mussels in Delaware River
November 11, 2011
October 27, 2011
Winter 2011 exhibit Bizarre Beasts Past and Present proves fact is stranger than fiction
October 19, 2010
Scientist Tim Flannery is first Australian to receive Academy's Joseph Leidy Award
October 18, 2010
Academy names two new trustees
October 12, 2010
October 5, 2010
October 4, 2010
Bios of Ray Troll and Kirk Johnson
October 1, 2010
Academy of Natural Sciences is voted Best Museum in Philly
September 27, 2010
Academy and others present the Philadelphia Science Festival, April 15–28, 2011
September 24, 2010
Calendar of Events, January-March 2011
Calendar of Events, January-March 2011
September 16, 2010
Philadelphia Shell Show and Festival, largest in Northeast, Oct. 9 and 10
September 13, 2010
Free admission to the Academy Sept. 25 with ticket from Smithsonian website
September 13, 2010
PCBs in popular fish oils supplements
September 1, 2010
Renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben highlights free climate change conference Sept. 20
August 11, 2010
Science research live in the museum
July 29, 2010
Academy art curator discovers John James Audubon's first bird
July 27, 2010
Academy's top fish scientist receives prestigious award for lifetime achievement
July 26, 2010
Celebrate bees, touch live bugs, sample insects in foods, all at BugFest, Aug. 14 and 15
July 14, 2010
Mollusk collection plays key role in Gulf oil spill study
July 13, 2010
Schedule of major temporary exhibitions for fall 2010 and 2011
July 6, 2010
Calendar of Events, October through December 2010
Calendar of Events, October through December 2010
June 29, 2010
World-renowned environmental activist Vandana Shiva gives free public talk July 14
June 28, 2010
June 23, 2010
Academy's two outdoor sculptures are featured in Museum Without Walls audio tour
June 16, 2010
Experience art and science of fossils in Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway exhibit, Oct. 23-Jan. 2, 2011
June 16, 2010
Philadelphia Shell Show and Festival, with pearls as theme, washes ashore Oct. 9 and 10
June 10, 2010
New innovative Seeing Eye-to-Eye program lets students see what animals see
June 10, 2010
Academy names three to Board of Trustees
June 7, 2010
Winning bird book has Academy ties
June 3, 2010
Creatures of the Abyss opening weekend activities
May 26, 2010
Academy names Philadelphia-area business and nonprofit leader as president
May 24, 2010
Military and their families get free admission this summer
May 19, 2010
Opening weekend programs for Creatures of the Abyss and related programs in June
May 13, 2010
Creatures of the Abyss exhibit, June 5-Sept. 6, explores mysteries of the deep ocean
Creatures of the Abyss Highlights
Creatures of the Abyss Facts
May 12, 2010
Media preview for Creatures of the Abyss is June 2, 9:30 a.m.
May 3, 2010
Academy awards medal to Pennsylvania naturalist for making science more accessible to public
April 12, 2010
Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle to give a free talk on oceans May 10
March 29, 2010
March 24, 2010
Calendar of events, July-September, 2010
Calendar of events, July-September, 2010
March 16, 2010
Academy marks 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a weekend of activities
March 12, 2010
New gallery explores the art of science
March 1, 2010
Creatures of the Abyss exhibit makes its U.S. debut at the Academy of Natural Sciences June 5, 2010
March 1, 2010
Preview of Looking at Animals features talk by photographer Henry Horenstein, March 12
February 17, 2010
New photography exhibit takes close-up look at animals, March 13-May 16, 2010
February 9, 2010
Philadelphia students compete in George Washington Carver Science Fair, Feb. 22-25
January 26, 2010
William Penn Foundation grant helps expand Academy's action on critical environmental issues
January 19, 2010
Get your fossil on at the Academy's Paleopalooza, Feb. 13 and 14
January 11, 2010
Bicycling panel discussion Feb. 4 includes musician David Byrne
January 7, 2010
Looking at Animals, photography exhibit March 13-May 16, makes you see animals like never before
Press Releases for 2009
December 15, 2009
Calendar of Events, April-June 2009
Calendar of Events, April-June 2009
December 11, 2009
International sustainability conference Dec. 15 features Chinese and Philadelphia experts
December 7, 2009
Academy and Temple University Press revive one of world’s rarest works on natural history
December 3, 2009
“BirdsEye” app guides you to the birds
November 25, 2009
2010 Changing Exhibits Schedule
November 10, 2009
Academy's highest science award goes to noted behavioral ecologist
November 2, 2009
Philadelphia science students to attend Press Opening for George Washington Carver exhibit
October 28, 2009
Free fall talks feature famous entomologist, polar explorer, celebrated artists
October 19, 2009
George Washington Carver exhibit traces his amazing life and contributions, Nov. 14 - Feb. 28, 2010
George Washington Carver Main Release
George Washington Carver Exhibit Highlights
George Washington Carver Facts
George Washington Carver Programs
George Washington Carver Recipes
October 13, 2009
Academy announces national search for new president
September 23, 2009
Calendar of Events, January-March 2010
Calendar of Events, January-March 2010
September 15, 2009
Evolutionary biologist Geerat Vermeij presents free talk, Oct. 10
September 14, 2009
Philadelphia Shell Show features exotic treasures of sea to buy and see
September 2, 2009
Academy announces new chief fundraiser with eye toward 200th anniversary milestone
August 11, 2009
Darwin symposium explores plant connection, Oct. 22
July 23, 2009
Second annual Bug Fest invades with creepy crawly insects
July 2, 2009
Academy now part of Biodiversity Heritage Library
June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009
June 15, 2009
Philadelphia Shell Show, Oct. 10 and 11; preview Oct. 9
June 10, 2009
Calendar of Events for October-December 2009
Calendar of Events for October-December 2009
June 3, 2009
Academy premieres new documentary on perils facing world oceans
May 28, 2009
“Geckos—Tails to Toepads” opening weekend
May 14, 2009
May 7, 2009
PNC Foundation grant benefits preschool education
May 6, 2009
Press Preview for “Geckos—Tails to Toepads”
Summer programs celebrate geckos as art and as pets
May 4, 2009
Exhibit Main Release for “Geckos—Tails to Toepads”
Exhibit Highlights for “Geckos—Tails to Toepads”
April 29, 2009
Academy holds first Green Gala
April 14, 2009
Antique lunch box has a connection to dinosaur exhibit
April 8, 2009
Science On Tap, new science cafe hosted by four venerable science institutions
April 7, 2009
Calendar of Events, July-September 2009
March 30, 2009
For Earth Day, meet Academy scientists and go green
March 23, 2009
Academy to host first East Coast appearance of "George Washington Carver"
March 13, 2009
March 12, 2009
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance announces Museum Week
March 10, 2009
Academy receives Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative grant
March 6, 2009
Media invitation to meet underwater filmmaker Feodor Pitcairn
March 2, 2009
Dr. Ruth Patrick to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
February 23, 2009
“Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World” is extended through May 3
February 19, 2009
Two-for-one museum admission on Tuesdays through March
February 18, 2009
Summer Explorers Camp is back after long vacation
February 17, 2009
“Geckos—Tails to Toepads" is a new exhibit with amazing live geckos
February 11, 2009
WINS program receives EILEEN FISHER grant
February 9, 2009
George Washington Carver Science Fair for grades 4-6 takes place at Academy
January 27, 2009
Academy celebrates its ties to Charles Darwin with two free programs
January 21, 2009
Press Releases for 2008
December 9, 2008
Calendar of Events for April–June 2009
November 24, 2008
November 5, 2008
Main Release for “Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World”
Exhibit Highlights for “Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World”
Exhibit Facts for “Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World”
Exhibit Programs for “Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World”
About “Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World”
Creators of “Hadrosaurus foulkii: The Dinosaur That Changed the World”
October 15, 2008
New research on Tiktaalik fills evolutionary gap between fish and land animals
October 14, 2008
American-Philippine study to discover drugs, biofuels from tropical mollusks
October 1, 2008
Academy welcomes new watershed scientist
September 22, 2008
Philadelphia Shell Show washes ashore
September 16, 2008
Three top administrators appointed
September 10, 2008
Calendar of Events, January–March 2009
September 4, 2008
Fall book-talk series kicks off with a look at fossil-hunting then and now
August 21, 2008
Two grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation support specimen collection
July 14, 2008
Academy goes buggy all day Aug. 16 and 17 for Bug Fest
July 9, 2008
Celebration for Gregor Mendel’s birthday, July 19-20
June 12, 2008
New biography of British artist-naturalist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
June 11, 2008
Calendar of Events for October–December, 2008
June 9, 2008
New catfish species named for Academy mail supervisor
May 8, 2008
International Conference on Arctic Exploration May 21-23, plus rare-film festival
May 7, 2008
Academy welcomes two new trustees
May 1, 2008
Molecular Lab reinvigorates centuries of biodiversity research
April 28, 2008
Main release for “Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics”
Exhibit Highlights for “Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics”
Facinating Facts for “Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics”
April 3, 2008
Academy establishes Asia Center
March 25, 2008
Calendar of Events for July–September, 2008
March 24, 2008
Revolutionary evolutionary fossil goes on display
March 7, 2008
“Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics” Long lede
March 6, 2008
Genetics expert heads spring Town Square speaker series
March 4, 2008
Celebrate Mother’s Day and International Migratory Bird Day
February 21, 2008
29th annual George Washington Carver Science Fair
February 7, 2008
New Arctic-Antarctic Exhibition Opens Saturday, February 9
January 21, 2008
Academy displays early presidents’ hair for President’s Day
January 10, 2008
Academy volunteer wins national paleontology award
January 2, 2008
Main Release for “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins”
Exhibit Highlights for “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins”
Exhibit Facts for “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins”
Press Releases for 2007
November 12, 2007
Academy scientists search for disappearing bridle shiner
December 7, 2007
Calendar of Events for April - June 2008
November 6, 2007
WHYY TV celebrates Dr. Ruth Patrick the eve of her 100th birthday
November 5, 2007
The Academy throws fundraising gala to honor Dr. Ruth Patrick
October 15, 2007
Pioneering ecologist Dr. Ruth Patrick to be honored at gala
September 25, 2007
Calendar of Events for January - March 2008
September 24, 2007
Academy hosts public forum featuring Philadelphia mayoral candidates
September 17, 2007
Halloween Spooktacular Safari Overnight
September 10, 2007
Innovative Women in Natural Sciences program marks its 25th anniversary
September 4 , 2007
25th annual Philadelphia Shell Show washes ashore
August 23, 2007
New exhibit honors Dr. Ruth Patrick
July 16, 2007
Mongolia Friendship Medal on Dr. Clyde Goulden
July 9, 2007
A press conference Union of Concerned Scientists on global warming
July 6, 2007
“Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins” opening on Feb. 9, 2008
June 26, 2007
Academy contributes to PBS documentary on John James Audubon
June 18, 2007
VIREO features half of the world’s known bird species
June 15, 2007
Court filing confirms the Academy's commitment to Vaux mineral collection
June 8, 2007
Summer research experience for college undergraduates
June 4, 2007
Staff reorganization and new trustees
May 25, 2007
Calendar of Events for September – December 2007
May 15, 2007
Ray Troll speaks opening of “Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other Riches”
May 1, 2007
Ted Daeschler and Ray Troll receive prestigious awards
April 19, 2007
Academy scientist John Lundberg contributes to understanding of the Amazon
March 19, 2007
Main release for “Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other Riches”
Exhibit Highlights for “Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other Riches”
Exhibit Facts for “Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other Riches”
March 19, 2007
J. Emmett Duffy talks about declining marine biodiversity and fisheries
February 15, 2007
28th annual George Washington Carver Science Fair
February 7, 2007
Calendar of Events for May – August 2007
February 7, 2007
The Academy hosts mayoral candidates
January 22, 2007
Dr. Ruth Patrick will receive award from the PA Fish & Boat Commission
January 18, 2007
The Academy appoints new exhibits director