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Field Trips

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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.

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Events

Downcycling, Recycling and Reuse: Fabscrap Education Session

Saturday, June 7, 2025

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
In this education session, Fabscrap will introduce visitors to the issues of fashion's pre-consumer textile waste, as well as the need for downcycling, recycling and reuse for both waste reduction and a shift toward circularity.
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Members-Only Collections Tours: Ornithology Collection

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

11:00 AM-11:30 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
The Academy’s Ornithology collection houses over 205,00 study skins, from over 7,000 species, and over 17,000 tissue samples. The collection is one of the 10 largest and taxonomically most complete bird collections in the world.
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Members-Only Collections Tours: Ornithology Collection

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

1:00 PM-1:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
The Academy’s Ornithology collection houses over 205,00 study skins, from over 7,000 species, and over 17,000 tissue samples. The collection is one of the 10 largest and taxonomically most complete bird collections in the world.
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Parkway Pals at Sister Cities: Investigation Station

Wednesday, June 11, 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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Science Story Time: June 14

Saturday, June 14, 2025

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings: June 15

Sunday, June 15, 2025

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum.
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Science Story Time: June 15

Sunday, June 15, 2025

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time.
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Parkway Pals at Sister Cities: Investigation Station

Wednesday, June 18, 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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Wawa’s Welcome America Festival

Friday, June 20, 2025

10:00 AM-4:30 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission to the Academy on Friday, June 20, 2025, as part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival!
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Drop-In Science Workshops: Snail Tales

Saturday, June 21, 2025

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Everyone
What is species diversity and how can it affect a habitat? What snails can you find in the Delaware River and why are they important? Check out some snails from our Malacology Collection and discoverwhy they are so essential in helping an ecosystem thrive. Use your observation skills to identify some specimens with tools used by our Watershed Systems Ecology team!
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