behind the scenes – The Academy of Natural Sciences

Volunteering at the Academy

November 19, 2018 Mackenzie Fitchett Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Live Animals, Paleontology, People

Two centuries of commitment.

Read more

Shells, Slime, and Science

December 6, 2017 Liyah Desher Education, Environmental Science, Featured, Interactive, Live Animals, Membership, Ornithology, Paleontology, People, Program

Nobody else gets to see this side of the museum…

Read more

Superior Snakes

November 20, 2017 Liyah Desher Featured, Herpetology, Program

Behind the scenes with our most impressive snakes!

Read more

Members learn about insects in the collection

A Night Out at the Academy

November 6, 2017 Liyah Desher Botany, Education, Entomology, Featured, Membership, Ornithology, People, Program

Missed Member’s Night? Check out some of our favorite activities.

Read more

Meet the Membership Team (Part 2)

October 2, 2017 Liyah Desher Featured, Membership, People

Meet Lindsay Fiesthumel, director of membership and appeals!

Read more

Membership Team at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Meet the Membership Team (Part 1)

September 25, 2017 maryalicehartsock Featured, Membership, People

Get to know Membership Coordinator Katie Marquardt.

Read more

Meet Amy Hoyt

August 14, 2017 maryalicehartsock Education, Exhibit, Featured, People

Educator shares favorites, funny moments in Outside In.

Read more

Scientist helps small child with dad do science experiment at Members night. Buy a discounted science museum membership on Cyber Monday.

Members’ Night Revealed

September 12, 2016 maryalicehartsock Botany, Environmental Science, Featured, Kids Club, Live Animals, Malacology, Membership, People, Program, Uncategorized

Find out how it all comes together–plus new info on activities!

Read more

Victoria Sindlinger

Spotlight on Victoria Sindlinger

August 15, 2016 maryalicehartsock Featured, Ornithology, People

Young member becomes contributor and accomplished ornithologist

Read more

Woman Giving Thumbs Up

Facing her Fears

April 18, 2016 maryalicehartsock Education, Entomology, Exhibit, Featured, Live Animals, People

Eight legs, zero problems.

Read more