Philadelphia Natural Science Museum

Academy of Natural Sciences

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Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to understanding the natural …

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Oct 7, 2024
This was underwhelming to us until we wandered into the Ice Dinosaurs exhibit. This was fascinating and extremely well done. Animatronic dinosaurs will keep the kids entertained, as will some interac… Full review by davidmI499VE
Jan 23, 2024
Hands down, best place in Philadelphia to teach your children about the effectiveness of signage. Please do not enter the pond. Full review by Sean G
Nov 4, 2023
This small-ish science museum is a fun way to spend a couple of hours if you have the time. It's not as well-known as The Franklin Institute, but has some cool dinosaur skeletons and is very educati… Full review by dustythoughts
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Because you've always wanted to go on fear factor but never wanted to have to be in the same room as joe rogan, hit drexel's academ…
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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, formerly the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, is the oldest natural …
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The Academy of Natural Sciences boasts one of the most extensive collections of dinosaur remains and fossils in the country. Visitors ca…
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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia, previously known as the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelp…
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Facts

Established:1812
Located:1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
President:Scott Cooper, PhD
Type:Natural history museum

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Is it interesting for teens or more geared toward little kids? We have a range of ages.
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There are other exhibits for all ages.
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Where do you park.?
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Best deal is go on the parking websites for philadelphia, I think it's SP+, and you can get a discount voucher for their garages. I always park at the JFK house on 19th and JFK it's about a …
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Best deal is go on the parking websites for philadelphia, I think it's SP+, and you can get a discount voucher for their garages. I always park at the JFK house on 19th and JFK it's about a two block walk up 19th to the side entrance to the academy and on the weekends if you pay online it's $12.
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I will be walking alone with 3 kids. Where is the closest parking?
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There is a surface lot directly behind the Academy of Natural Sciences. The address is: 114 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 We have used it several times. It costs a few bucks …
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There is a surface lot directly behind the Academy of Natural Sciences. The address is: 114 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 We have used it several times. It costs a few bucks but is worth it for the convenience. Cheers!
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Can we bring our own lunch?
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I think so. But there is a cafe.
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