Events
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Every August, the Academy invites bug lovers of all ages to join us for an exciting weekend in celebration of everyone’s favorite creepy crawlies…insects! Enjoy new activities and shows each year, plus revisit some old favorites—back by popular demand.
Saturday Aug 9 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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September 1 is the final day to see our
Birds of Paradise exhibit. Lace up your dancing shoes for a journey to the remote rainforests of New Guinea, land of the exotic birds-of-paradise. An elegant example of extreme evolution, birds-of-paradise show off their feathery flair during elaborate mating rituals.
Monday Sep 1 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Upcoming Events
Browse Events:
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Wednesday Jul 23 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Young children (ages 3–4) and their favorite adult can come to the Academy and explore nature through games, crafts, songs and museum explorations. Today's program is "Fossil Frenzy."
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Wednesday Jul 30 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Young children (ages 3–4) and their favorite adult can come to the Academy and explore nature through games, crafts, songs and museum explorations. Today's program is "Super Science."
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Saturday Aug 2 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
The Academy is saying thank-you to the brave men and women of the Police and Fire Departments and the Office of Emergency Management! You will receive complimentary admission with the presentation of an official badge or ID, and we will offer accompanying family members a special group rate of $10 per person.
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Wednesday Aug 6 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Young children (ages 3–4) and their favorite adult can come to the Academy and explore nature through games, crafts, songs and museum explorations. Today's program is "Feathered "Dino" Friends."
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Wednesday Aug 6 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
For one day only, meet and thank the brave men and women of the Police and Fire Departments and the Office of Emergency Management while exploring the Academy.
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Saturday Aug 9 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Every August, the Academy invites bug lovers of all ages to join us for an exciting weekend in celebration of everyone’s favorite creepy crawlies…insects! Enjoy new activities and shows each year, plus revisit some old favorites—back by popular demand.
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Saturday Aug 9 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Join us for the opening of our newest exhibit in the Art of Science Gallery! Artist Christopher Marley uses colorful insect specimens to create intricate mosaic pieces.
Pinned: Insect Art, Insect Science celebrates the elegance and beauty of insects.
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Sunday Aug 10 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Every August, the Academy invites bug lovers of all ages to join us for an exciting weekend in celebration of everyone’s favorite creepy crawlies…insects! Enjoy new activities and shows each year, plus revisit some old favorites—back by popular demand.
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Wednesday Aug 13 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Young children (ages 3–4) and their favorite adult can come to the Academy and explore nature through games, crafts, songs and museum explorations. Today's program is "Birds of a Feather."
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Saturday Aug 16 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Philadelphia Geek Awards is an annual ceremony hosted by Geekadelphia and the Academy that honors geeks in the greater Philadelphia region. From local game developers to comic book artists, social media marketers to the arts & culture community, the awards highlight a bit of everything.