Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Museum District, Concierge Picks, Science

Located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest natural history museum in the country. Founded in 1812, it is not only home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and animal habitat dioramas, but also displays the region’s largest indoor exhibit of live tropical butterflies. See what everyone is “roaring” about in Philadelphia.

Tickets are available for sale at the Independence Visitor Center. 

Hours

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Pricing

Adults $15.00
Military $13.00
Seniors (Age 65 +) $13.00
Students $13.00
Children (Ages 3-12) $13.00
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Location

1900 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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