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Halloween Month at the Academy

October 11, 2018 maryalicehartsock Featured, Live Animals, Program, Uncategorized

Trick-or-treat, story times and live animals–oh my!

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Ballet with Your Beer

July 11, 2018 Carolyn Belardo Uncategorized

Academy + BalletX + Dinosaurs After Dark, July 17

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Backyard Adventures Exhibit opens June 9

Fireflies In Your Backyard

June 25, 2018 Gelsey Torres Education, Entomology, Featured, Interactive, Kids Club, Live Animals, Uncategorized

The not-so-secret secrets of fireflies

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WINS 35th Celebrated in Style

May 14, 2018 maryalicehartsock Featured, Photoblog, Program, Uncategorized, WINS

See photos from our celebration and award presentation

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Hadrosaurus: Unfrozen in Time

February 26, 2018 maryalicehartsock Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Paleontology, Program, Uncategorized

Watch a dinosaur come to life three times!

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Takin diorama at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Dioramas Q&A, Part 1

February 7, 2018 maryalicehartsock Environmental Science, Exhibit, Featured, Uncategorized

Why should you care about dioramas?

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Photo by J. Fusco for VISIT PHILADELPHIA™

It’s the Season of Giving

December 18, 2017 Liyah Desher Featured, Membership, Program, Uncategorized

Last minute shoppers: Experiences make great gifts!

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15 Awesome Gifts for Everyone on Your List

November 21, 2017 Liyah Desher Featured, Gift Shop, Uncategorized

Shopping for holiday presents can be stressful, but lucky for you the gift shop at the Academy of Natural Sciences has gifts for everyone on your list!

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Eggs appearing in Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Blue Dinosaur Eggs Uncovered

October 30, 2017 Liyah Desher Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Paleontology, Uncategorized

Ostrich-like dinosaur laid clutches of blue-green eggs.

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The Accessorizing Mollusk

October 25, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Featured, Malacology, Program, Uncategorized

It uses objects to decorate its shell.

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A force for nature since 1812. Home to over 19 million scientific specimens, cutting-edge research & exhibits that inspire care for our natural world.

What is taxonomy and why is it so important? 🧐⁠
By classifying and naming species, scientists can track biodiversity, understand ecosystems and even uncover new discoveries from specimens collected decades before. Read our latest blog post to learn more about recent research that examined fish collected by Henry Weed Fowler in the Academy's Ichthyology collection. Tap the link in our bio to read on!
On a day reserved to honor Martin Luther King Jr. On a day reserved to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his just legacy, the nation finds itself at the beginning of a new chapter. As always, the Academy of Natural Sciences will stand by its commitment to help build a healthy, sustainable and equitable planet for all.
🎲 NEW: Game Night! 🎲⁠ ⁠ 🦖 Join us in 🎲 NEW: Game Night! 🎲⁠
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🦖 Join us in Dinosaur Hall for an evening of nature-inspired board games like Parks, Cascadia and more. Come with friends or meet new ones! Expert staff from the Academy and @redcapscorner will guide the fun.⁠
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🗓️ Thursday, February 20,  6:30–9:30 p.m., Ages 18+⁠
🎟️ Tickets: $15 (Members $10)⁠
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Grab your tickets now at the link in in our bio.
New year, fresh start! Ready to tackle being more New year, fresh start! Ready to tackle being more sustainable this year? Check out the Academy blog for some inspiration to get you started on reusing, repairing and rewearing in 2025. Get our top tips in our stories or link in bio!
Dinos After Dark is back on Friday, January 31! En Dinos After Dark is back on Friday, January 31! Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission, a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall. Plus, check out our NEW 21+ Winter Dino Ball after party beginning at 8:30 p.m. Get all the info: bit.ly/DinosAfterDark
Our next sensory-friendly morning is right around Our next sensory-friendly morning is right around the corner! On Saturday, January 11 from 9-11 a.m. enjoy a calmer visit to the museum. ⁠
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⭐️ Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines⁠
⭐️ Smaller crowds⁠
⭐️ More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened or turned off⁠
⭐️ An available quiet and relaxing space⁠
⭐️ Time to explore our signature and special exhibits and wander through the dioramas at your own pace.⁠
⭐️ Noise cancelling headphones and fidget toys available for guests⁠
⭐️ Understanding, empathetic staff ready to help and share science with you!⁠
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Guests of all ages are welcome at this family-friendly event! Tap the link in bio to register.
It’s a #snowday in Philly! Flip through Ukichiro It’s a #snowday in Philly! Flip through Ukichiro Nakaya’s groundbreaking book Snow Crystals: Natural and Artificial with us in The Academy Library and Archives ❄️🌨️❄️🌨️
The Academy is open today! Visit our newest exhibi The Academy is open today! Visit our newest exhibit Ice Dinosaurs, where you can marvel at lifelike animatronic creatures who lived in ancient, icy terrains. Dream of warmer weather and flowering plants in our Spotlight Gallery exhibit, Heirloom Plants. Step into The Ecology of Fashion exhibit with some bundled-up style to learn how our soft, glittering or shiny garments are inspired by the natural world yet impact the environment. ⁠
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❄️ Winter Break Hours ❄️⁠
Thursday, December 26: 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. ⁠
Friday, December 27: 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. ⁠
Saturday, December 28: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. ⁠
Member Morning, Sunday, December 29: 9–10 a.m.⁠
Sunday, December 29: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.⁠
Monday, December 30: Closed⁠
$10 Tuesday, December 31: 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
❄️ Warm wishes from the Academy ❄️ ❄️ Warm wishes from the Academy ❄️
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