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The Meteorite Has Landed

March 22, 2019 Mackenzie Fitchett Featured, Interactive, Mineralogy, Uncategorized

Touch a hunk of outer space.

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Live Tarantulas!

February 4, 2016 Carolyn Belardo Education, Entomology, Exhibit, Featured, Interactive, Live Animals

Are you brave enough?

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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.

Begin your journey into the world of natural scien

Begin your journey into the world of natural sciences! For one week only, use JOURNEY35 to take $35 off a Family membership or JOURNEY45 to take $45 off a Family Plus membership. Unlock a year of fascinating exhibitions, exclusive events and member-only perks today! Tap the link in our bio to learn more about membership and join.

On Thursday, January 30, join us for a Town Square

On Thursday, January 30, join us for a Town Square discussion on clothing and where it comes from. WHYY’s Maiken Scott will chat about sustainable fashion with Heidi Barr, co-founder and CEO of PA Flax Project; Rachel Higgins, co-founder of PA Fibershed and instructor at Drexel University in the fashion industry and merchandising program; and Kimberly McGlonn, designer, CEO of NOOR by Grant Blvd and author. They will talk about their work in the fashion industry and address the challenges we face together in building a local, more sustainable supply chain. Tap the link in our bio to learn more and register for this program!

Even after recent rain and snow, parts of our regi

Even after recent rain and snow, parts of our region remain under drought watch. A single dry autumn might seem like simply a nuisance or an ongoing news headline, but it can have rippling effects for many species, small and big, far into the future. In our latest blog post hear from several Academy scientists about the potential impacts on wildlife and ecosystems in our region and what you can do to help. Tap the link in our bio to read more.

Need a minute in Center City Philly to get your h

Need a minute in Center City Philly to get your holiday shopping done? ⁠
We're bringing back summer camp fun in the winter! Drop your kids off at the Academy for science experiments, games and tours.⁠
Winter Solstice: Saturday, December 21⁠
Mini Academy Winter Solstice Celebration (ages 5–6)⁠
10 a.m.–12 p.m.⁠
Junior Academy Explorers Winter Solstice Celebration (ages 7–9)⁠
1–3:30 p.m.⁠
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with the Academy! Investigate how animals keep warm during hibernation, why evergreens keep their needles all year round and welcome the light back to our part of the world with a little glow.⁠
Get more info and register via the link in our bio. ⁠
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We’re having such a great time at Dinos After Da

We’re having such a great time at Dinos After Dark tonight! The museum is open with pay-what-you-wish admission until 8 p.m. so there’s still time to join in the fun.

Having FOMO? Our next Dinos After Dark event is on January 31!

Put this fun Friday night on your calendar today!

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight to cel

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition The Ecology of Fashion! We were certainly inspired by everyone’s looks and we hope in turn we inspired you to incorporate sustainability into your life and wardrobe.
Many thanks to our event and exhibit partners @drexelwestphal, @nowandthen_marketplace, @thewardrobeorg, @philadelphiaguildofhandweavers and @fab_scrap!

Do you shop secondhand? We asked Academy staff to

Do you shop secondhand? We asked Academy staff to share their favorite secondhand fashion finds - what’s YOUR favorite find? Share in the comments!
You can explore the deep connections between fashion and nature in our newest exhibition The Ecology of Fashion. Our opening night celebration is this Friday, November 15 and includes a secondhand market from @nowandthen_marketplace! Tap the link in bio for tickets.

As part of our upcoming exhibition The Ecology of

As part of our upcoming exhibition The Ecology of fashion, Academy staff member Akera recently took the Project 333 challenge. Pare your closet down to 33 clothing and accessory items for 3 months - you’ll be surprised at how many outfit combinations are possible! Changing your habits (and clothes!) can lessen your impact on the environment. Share your own take on the challenge by using #333EoF!

And don’t forget to join us for the opening celebration of The Ecology of Fashion on Friday, November 15 to learn more about the intersection of fashion, nature and sustainability!
#sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #slowfashion #circularfashion #ecofashion

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