Programs

Jim Fowler

Jim Fowler

Thu, Nov 4, 6–8:30 pm
(see Adult Programs)

Animal Detectives

Sun, Nov 14, 1–3:30 pm
(see Family Workshops)

Tim Flannery

Tim Flannery

Tue, Nov 16, 6:30 pm
(see Adult Programs)

The Nuclear Option

Thu, Nov 18, 6–8:30 pm
(see Urban Sustainability Forums)

Exhibits

Cruisin the fossil freeway

Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway
with Artist Ray Troll and Paleontologist Kirk Johnson

October 23, 2010 – January 2, 2011

(see Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway)

detail from Waiting for Dusk, by Ned Smith

Art of Science

View wildlife art by Ned Smith. Opens November 6, 2010.
(see Art of Science)

Live Butterflies

Live Butterflies

Walk among dozens of species of live butterflies from around the world. (see Butterflies!)

Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Hall

See skeletons of more than a dozen dinosaurs, visit a fossil prep lab or dig for dinosaur bones.
(see Dinosaur Hall)

Outside-In

Outside In

Check out natural history specimens and meet live animals in the Academy's children's museum.
(see Outside In)

diorama face

Africa, Asia & North America

Get close to some impressive wildlife in dioramas depicting habitats from three continents.
(see Dioramas)

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Academy of Natural Sciences building

Location

19th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
(see Getting Here)

Hours

10:00-4:30 weekdays
10:00-5:00 weekends
(see Visitor Info)

Marcellus Shale drilling rig

Drilling in the Marcellus Shale

Learn more about the science and the policy.

(see Marcellus Shale)

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