Visit the Academy

Academy exterior

Plan Your Visit

Details about admission pricing, parking and how to get to the museum.

Plan Your Visit

students look at dinosaur bones

Field Trips

Plan a field trip for your class, summer camp or group.

Explore Field Trips

skeletal mount of Tyrannosaurus in Dinosaur Hall

Signature Exhibits

See how big you are next to Tyrannosaurus rex or get up close and personal with a polar bear.

Check out our Permanent Exhibits

  
 

Events

  • Junior Academy Explorers: Creatures of the Sea and Screen

    July 28, 2025 through August 1, 2025

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.

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  • Junior Academy Explorers: Mysteries of the World Below

    July 28, 2025 through August 1, 2025

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.

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  • Mini Academy Camp: Buggin’ Out!

    July 28, 2025 through August 1, 2025

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Mini Academy Camp is a full-day experience for children ages 5-6. Campers will explore natural history and today’s living environments, plus the public museum.

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  • Parkway Pals at Sister Cities: Investigation Station

    Wednesday, July 30, 2025

    10:30 AM-11:30 AM

    210 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences this summer and go wild with fun games, experiments and unique activities! Learn more about animals and dinosaurs at Parkway Pals at Sister Cities Park.

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  • $10 Thursdays

    Thursday, July 31, 2025

    10:00 AM-4:30 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Experience everything the Academy has to offer — including our limited-time special exhibitions — for just $10 per person!

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  • Junior Academy Explorers: ART-ifacts and Crafts

    August 4, 2025 through August 8, 2025

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.

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  • Junior Academy Explorers: Insectopolis

    August 4, 2025 through August 8, 2025

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Junior Academy Explorers ages 7-9 Will explore museum exhibits, make crafts, go on behind-the-scenes tours, conduct hands-on experiments and go on a weekly field trip.

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  • Mini Academy Camp: Dino Dance-Off!

    August 4, 2025 through August 8, 2025

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Mini Academy Camp is a full-day experience for children ages 5-6. Campers will explore natural history and today’s living environments, plus the public museum.

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  • Parkway Pals at Sister Cities: Investigation Station

    Wednesday, August 6, 2025

    10:30 AM-11:30 AM

    210 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences this summer and go wild with fun games, experiments and unique activities! Learn more about animals and dinosaurs at Parkway Pals at Sister Cities Park.

    Read More
  • $10 Thursdays

    Thursday, August 7, 2025

    10:00 AM-4:30 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Experience everything the Academy has to offer — including our limited-time special exhibitions — for just $10 per person!

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