Exhibits
New Exhibits
The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery
Now through March 2013.
Our bicentennial exhibit celebrates the Academy's discoveries of the past and present, and provides a glimpse into the future. » More
Flirtatious Feathers: A Colorful Collection of Academy Bird Photographs
May 26–September 23, 2012
View a colorful collection of bird photographs from the most comprehensive bird image bank in the world. » More
Permanent Exhibits
Butterflies!
Live butterflies from Central and South America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia inhabit our tropical garden. » More
Dinosaur Hall
More than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles are represented in Dinosaur Hall. » More
Dioramas
More than 35 dioramas present wildlife from Africa, Asia, and North America. » More
Live Animal Center
Home to over 100 live birds, mammals, and reptiles with ceiling-to-floor observation windows. » More
Outside In
Our indoor Nature Museum for Children features hands-on activities and close encounters with live animals. » More
Secrets of the Diorama
Learn about the history of the dioramas and see how the plants, animals, and paintings were created.
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Marveling at Mollusks
Nearly a hundred specimens from the scientific collections of the Academy’s Malacology Department are on display. » More
Science at the Academy
The world-class science conducted at the Academy is on display. » More
We Wrote the Book
Hundreds of books were written by men and women with ties to the Academy. » More
What Eats What
What Eats What presents the consumers and producers that make up the food chain in a stream.
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