Tag: academy history

The Academy’s History on the Parkway

April 11, 2018 Carolyn Belardo Featured

A look to the past for Parkway 100.

New Museum Audio Tour

July 24, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Education, Exhibit, Featured, Program

Self-guided tour itineraries also debut.

Dorothea Dix

June 22, 2015 Gelsey Torres Botany, Featured, Library, People

A surprise find in the Academy Archives.

Instagram

acadnatsci

A force for nature since 1812. Home to over 19 million scientific specimens, cutting-edge research & exhibits that inspire care for our natural world.

What is taxonomy and why is it so important? 🧐⁠
By classifying and naming species, scientists can track biodiversity, understand ecosystems and even uncover new discoveries from specimens collected decades before. Read our latest blog post to learn more about recent research that examined fish collected by Henry Weed Fowler in the Academy's Ichthyology collection. Tap the link in our bio to read on!

On a day reserved to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

🎲 NEW: Game Night! 🎲⁠ ⁠ 🦖 Join us in

New year, fresh start! Ready to tackle being more

Dinos After Dark is back on Friday, January 31! En

Our next sensory-friendly morning is right around

It’s a #snowday in Philly! Flip through Ukichiro

The Academy is open today! Visit our newest exhibi

❄️ Warm wishes from the Academy ❄️

Load More... Follow on Instagram