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Hours: The Academy is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences is located at the intersection of 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
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Hours
Friday-Sunday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Select Dates, 9-11 a.m.
Admission
Admission includes all exhibits. Save $2 when you purchase your tickets online.
Data Table
- Adults (age 13 and above):
- $22
- Children (ages 2–12):
- $18
- Children (under age 2):
- free
- Seniors (age 65+):
- $19
- Military and Students (with ID):
- $19
- Drexel DragonCard Holders (not available online):
- free
- Members:
- free
Special Admission Offers and Discounts
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Philadelphia City Pass
One simple CityPASS purchase saves up to 51% on admission to your choice of 3, 4 or 5 top attractions. Create your own Philadelphia experience. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period.
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The Philadelphia Pass
The Philadelphia Pass® offers substantial savings for the Academy of Natural Sciences and more than 30 other Philadelphia attractions and provides discounts at other shops and restaurants in the city.
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ASTC
If you're a member of another science or technology museum that's located outside the Philadelphia region, you may qualify for a free pass to the Academy through the ASTC Passport Program.
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STAMP
Teens from Philadelphia high schools who have STAMP passes receive free admission to a selection of the city’s top museums and cultural sites, including the Academy.
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Museums for All/ACCESS
The Academy proudly participates in the Museums for All Program and the Art-Reach ACCESS Program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT/SNAP Cardholders and Art-Reach ACCESS Cardholders may receive $2 admission for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. ACCESS admission is available during regular museum hours and may not be combined with other offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS Card and valid photo ID.
At the Academy
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Explore our historic dioramas and be transported around the world.
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Say hello to some of our live animal ambassadors in Outside In.
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Get up close to creatures from the past in Dinosaur Hall.
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Directions and Parking
The Academy of Natural Sciences is located at the corner of 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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Three SEPTA bus routes run within a block of the Academy. Southbound Routes 32 and 33 use 19th Street. Northbound Route 32 uses 18th Street, while Northbound Route 33 uses 20th Street. Route 38 uses 20th Street in both directions. In addition, Westbound Route 48 uses Arch Street, while several Subway-Surface Trolleys and the Market-Frankford Line run under Market Street. Suburban Station is the closest regional rail station.
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Phlash Trolleys provide quick and easy connections between the Academy and other Philadelphia attractions and hotels. See ridephillyphlash.com for service dates and more information.
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Visitors traveling on US Route 76 should take US Route 676 East and take the first exit onto Winter Street to Logan Circle. (Please note that this exit appears almost immediately after you merge onto US Route 676.) Those traveling west on US Route 676 should exit at 22nd Street and turn right onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and proceed to Logan Circle.
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There is metered parking near the Academy, some of which is free on Sunday (look for the signs that say “Except Sunday”). For more information about street parking, visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority's website.
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Located at 1815 Cherry Street, the Logan Square Garage offers a touchless parking experience via the iParkit App; new users receive 10% off the first five times they park with the app (no promo code necessary). We recommend downloading the app before reaching the garage. Visitors may also use the map below to find and purchase parking in advance for touchless entry.
