Dig for fossils, discover African wildlife in lifelike dioramas, and see a towering Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton at the Academy of Natural Science. This premier research institution, affiliated with Drexel University, is full of fun and enlightening exhibits that visitors of all ages will enjoy. From rare minerals to exotic living butterflies and frogs, the Academy of Natural Science is full of surprises that educate and inspire.

Academy of Natural Sciences

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday - Sundays & Holidays: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Show at the Front desk at the Ben Franklin Parkway entrance or at the 19 Street entrance