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The oldest natural history museum in North America. Open Thursday-Sunday. 🎟 Timed tickets available at ansp.org

Nature's beauty can sure light up the sky. 🌅 Sh

Nature's beauty can sure light up the sky. 🌅 Show us your favorite sunset or sunrise images this week for the #AcademyNatureProject!

Happy #MolluskMonday! Here is an array of several

Happy #MolluskMonday! Here is an array of several species of Spider Conch (Lambis and Harpago) showing both the variation among species and individuals and the basic regularity of their form. Spider conchs are unusual among sea snails for having large, colorful eyes. The elaborate colors within the shell, however, are invisible in life even to the snail itself.

Join us for Climate Risks From Headwaters to Coast

Join us for Climate Risks From Headwaters to Coast, an Academy Town Square presented in partnership with the Drexel Climate Year Speaker Series. With the opening of our special exhibit, Gideon Mendel: Drowning World, we have become even more cognizant of how overwhelming climate events around the world, including flooding, affect humans. Hear from three outstanding Drexel faculty members on their areas of research exploring the impacts and risks of climate change, and participate in a moderated discussion addressing audience questions.⁠
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Thursday, June 24, 7 p.m.⁠
Register via the link in bio to join the conversation!

Today the Academy joins our city and our state in

Today the Academy joins our city and our state in commemorating Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States.⁠
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Though it came two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, June 19 marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. A day of celebration, Juneteenth is also a moment for shared reflection on the arc of civil rights ever since.⁠
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If you’re looking to mark the day in a special way, here are some activities: ⁠
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➡️Explore @visitphilly's Guide to Juneteenth Celebrations in Greater Philadelphia for 2021 ⁠
➡️Donate to important organizations like @eji_org, @ihollagram, @blklivesmatter, @soilgeneration and @urbancreators — and let us know about other organizations you support! ⁠
➡️Support black-owned businesses. Follow @BlackOPhilly on Facebook and Instagram.⁠
➡️Join an organization that supports underrepresented minorities in STEM, such as @nsbepros and ARC Network. ⁠
➡️Check out @ngcproject⁠
➡️Get tips on how you and your family can be stronger anti-racists from @ibramxk

Academy Science Campers get to explore the museum

Academy Science Campers get to explore the museum and our exhibits (including Permian Monsters) like no one else. ⁠
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Weekly sessions begin June 28th and spots are selling out quickly - reserve your happy camper's spot today via the link in bio!

Show us your water images this week for the #Acade

Show us your water images this week for the #AcademyNatureProject. Oceans, rivers, waterfalls, streams, let’s see your favorites! Use #AcademyNatureProject and we’ll feature some of favorites on our channels.

Did you know? The Academy had the first dinosaur m

Did you know? The Academy had the first dinosaur mount ever on display for the public in 1868! ⁠
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Plan your visit today via the link in bio and save $2 on your timed general admission tickets, which includes entry to our two special exhibits. Discount is automatically applied at checkout. ⁠
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📷 by recent visitor @_wonderfullymade_ - thank you for visiting!

It's our favorite day of the week - #MolluskMonday

It's our favorite day of the week - #MolluskMonday! An array of the famous Lion’s Paw Scallop (Nodipecten nodosus) showing variation in color and sculpture. This distinctive species lives in the western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Brazil.

What's your favorite part of the Academy? Dino Hal

What's your favorite part of the Academy? Dino Hall sure is a classic! ⁠
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A visit to the Academy is fun-filled day for the whole family! 🦕 Link in bio to plan your visit and save $2 on your timed tickets. (Discount is automatically applied at checkout). ⁠
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Photo by recent visitor @sstronggsarah - thanks for visiting!

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