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Hadrosaurus: Unfrozen in Time

February 26, 2018 maryalicehartsock Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Paleontology, Program, Uncategorized

Watch a dinosaur come to life three times!

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Painting Prehistoric Beasts

October 28, 2015 Carolyn Belardo Education, Evolution, Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Paleontology, People, Program

His passion is dinosaurs.

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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.

❄️ Warm wishes from the Academy ❄️

❄️ Warm wishes from the Academy ❄️

So, good news I saw a Dino today! And you can too

So, good news I saw a Dino today!
And you can too in our Ice Dinosaurs exhibit. Tap the link in bio to plan your visit.
#dinosaurs #nanuqsaurus #icedinosaurs #thingstodoinphiladelphia #thingstodoinphilly #sciencemuseum #fossilfriday #paleontology

The Science Shop at the Academy of Natural Science

The Science Shop at the Academy of Natural Sciences, supported by a recent grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, has partnered with the Overbrook Environmental Education Center to empower local communities. This initiative provides access to scientific expertise and resources to address environmental challenges in Philadelphia. Learn more about how this collaboration is making an impact by democratizing science. Read the full blog post via the link in our bio!

Looking for a great gift? We’ve got the whole pa

Looking for a great gift? We’ve got the whole package! 🎁⁠
Make your gift membership even more special this season by adding the Holiday Gift Package for just $20!⁠
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Your recipient will receive: ⁠
✨️ A personalized welcome card ⁠
🦕 An adorable Stegosaurus plush ⁠
🛍️ Packaged in a reusable Academy shopping bag⁠
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Shipping is included, which makes shopping for your favorite scientist a breeze!⁠
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When you give the gift of an Academy membership, you’re not only supporting crucial scientific research—you’re fostering the spark of curiosity and learning for all ages.⁠
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Call 215-299-1022 or visit ansp.org/join and click “add Holiday Gift Package” to purchase.

Academy Science Camp registration is now open! We'

Academy Science Camp registration is now open! We're ready for summer 2025 with a refreshed format, new themes, tours, experiments, museum exploration, field trips and so much more! Camps accommodate kids ages 5-12 and run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with four- and five-day options available depending on the week. Tap the link in our bio to see our weekly themes and sign up!

We had a great time at our first The Ecology of Fa

We had a great time at our first The Ecology of Fashion workshop series event! 🧵⁠
Participants learned a beautiful mending technique for blue jeans and took home a demonstration piece that can be reworked onto an existing item or serve as a map for a needed repair. Many thanks to our workshop partners @trash.academy and @circularphl⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to see all upcoming workshop topics.

Did you know your beloved jeans have an enormous i

Did you know your beloved jeans have an enormous impact on the environment? Skip the new pair you have in your shopping cart and opt for visible mending when your jeans are showing wear! On Saturday, December 7 from 2-4 p.m. we’re holding a drop-in visible mending workshop in our The Ecology of Fashion exhibit with @trash.academy!
Tap the link in our bio to get all the details. 👖
#visiblemending #visiblerepair #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #jeans #denim

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!

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