Academy of Natural Sciences

1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 Map

(215) 299-1000

Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to understanding the natural world and inspiring everyone to care for it.

The Academy has more than 19 million specimens, all carefully documented and well-preserved for future generations. They serve as the foundation for an active research program that continues to focus on the critical environmental issues of our time, ranging from evolution and biodiversity to human health and climate change.

Terms and Conditions:

Admits two adults and five children under 18.

Museum is open Wednesday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

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