Library Tours

shelves of large rare books the Rare Book Room

Available Monday through Friday

Visit the finest natural history library and archives in America. Discover some of the most treasured early works of natural history, including an original and complete double elephant folio of Audubon's The Birds of America purchased from John James Audubon himself. The tour includes the Wolf Rare Books Room, which houses our oldest book from 1527, a chair from Darwins home, and many other treasures.

Prices:

$10 per person.
+ $250 per one-hour tour, up to 15 participants.
Academy members receive a 10% discount on group tours. Simply provide your membership number when you make your reservation.

Scheduling Your Tour

To schedule a guided library tour, please contact the Group Sales Office at 215-299-1153 or e-mail us at groups@ansp.org. Group Sales Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9–5 pm.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is America’s oldest natural history museum and a world leader in biodiversity and environmental research. For 200 years, the Academy has explored the remarkable diversity of our natural world, sharing these discoveries with the public through extraordinary collections, innovative exhibits, educational programming, and publications.