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Scallop Shells

Day at the Shore

June 20, 2016 maryalicehartsock Featured, Malacology, People, Uncategorized

Glowing scallop shells from the Academy’s collection.

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🦖The oldest natural history museum in North America
🗓 Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
🎟 Plan your visit and save $2 on tickets at ansp.org

Did you know that you would need to stack 66 Phila

Did you know that you would need to stack 66 Philadelphia City Halls on top of each other to get to the bottom of the ocean? ⁠
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Learn about the fascinating creatures that thrive in a deep water environment in our Extreme Deep exhibit! Get tickets via the link in bio. ⁠
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📷: @viki4275 - thanks for visiting!

It's #NationalSelfieDay and we LOVE seeing all of

It's #NationalSelfieDay and we LOVE seeing all of your Dino Hall selfies with our iconic #TRex! 🦖📱🧡 ⁠
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📷: @mzrmorgan - thanks for visiting!

Juneteenth is here! A holiday commemorating the en

Juneteenth is here! A holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America, it is an opportunity to thoughtfully consider Black experiences in the U.S. and to honor African American culture with events across the city. While the Academy will be closed on Monday, we will mark this annual celebration of freedom with free admission for all on Saturday, June 18. Visit the link in bio to learn more about the holiday and find Juneteenth events in Philadelphia. Happy Juneteenth, everyone!

We're celebrating Juneteenth by offering free muse

We're celebrating Juneteenth by offering free museum admission to all members of our community on Saturday, June 18. Get the details via the link in bio. ⁠
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Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, when on June 19, 1865, a Union general arrived in Galveston, Texas, spreading the news of freedom to enslaved African Americans. Celebrated for 150 years by African Americans and now a federal holiday, it’s a time for us to gather with friends, family and our community as we reflect on, honor and celebrate Black achievements, culture, education and excellence.⁠
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And please join our friends at @aampmuseum on Sunday, June 19, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for their Juneteenth Block Party: Celebrating the Legacy of Emancipation. Hosted in partnership with Wawa Welcome America, this family-friendly event features live performances, food and drink, yard games, a village marketplace, mural making, community resources and free admission to the museum all day courtesy of Wawa.

Happy Friday! We hope you have a roaring good week

Happy Friday! We hope you have a roaring good weekend planned 🦖⁠
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The Academy is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ⁠
Link in bio to plan your visit. ⁠
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📷: @singerinkitchen - thanks for stopping by!

🆕 on the blog!⁠ Three of Drexel University’

🆕 on the blog!⁠
Three of Drexel University’s Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES) students wanted to make an environmental justice impact right in here in Philadelphia. So, they set out to better understand how historical housing policies and flood hazard zones have unequally effected various communities within our city. We talked to Erin Wright, Ivy Steinberg-McElroy and ⁠
Sally Harpster about their research. Click the link in bio to learn more.

The River Feeds Back is now open in the Dietrich G

The River Feeds Back is now open in the Dietrich Gallery! Explore the Schuylkill River in this immersive sound installation created by artists Annea Lockwood and Liz Phillips.⁠
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Learn more about the exhibit via the link in bio. ⁠
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The Academy of Natural Sciences, the Philadelphia

The Academy of Natural Sciences, the Philadelphia Water Department @phillyh2o and BOMA Philadelphia @boma_philly commissioned 10 original artworks using recycled materials as part of #PlasticFreePhilly - launching today! Join the movement, view all artworks, meet the artists and learn what you can do to reduce single-use plastics via the link in bio. ⁠
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Image 1: “Plastic Waterfall” by Sarah Peoples at Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street @sarahpeoplesstudio⁠
Image 2: “Choking Hazard” by Kate Leibrand at 1515 Market Street ⁠
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Image 3: “That Sinking Feeling” by Aymar Ccopacatty at 1900 Market Street @a.y.m.a.r.t⁠
Image 4: “Forest” by Kate Dodd at 1500 Market Street @katedoddstudio⁠
Image 5: “Plastic Tides” by Christopher Hardgrove at FMC Tower, 2929 Walnut Street @christopherhardgrove⁠
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What can YOU do to protect water?⁠ ⁠ 💧 Unde

What can YOU do to protect water?⁠
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💧 Understand your water source⁠
♻️ Reduce plastic waste⁠
🌱 Plant some plants⁠
✅ Make your voice count⁠
🚮 Participate in a clean up⁠
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Find out more on the Academy blog. Link in bio!

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