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Today in History

March 21, 2016 maryalicehartsock Featured, Library

Peek into history on 2nd and Market Streets in Philly

Audubon’s Legacy

January 20, 2016 Carolyn Belardo Evolution, Featured, Library

Artist draws inspiration from Audubon.

Montgomery County Moms’ Visit to the Academy

April 1, 2015 Carolyn Belardo Education, Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Herpetology, Interactive, Live Animals

A blogger, two kids in tow, describes their museum visit.

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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.

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.

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New year, fresh start! Ready to tackle being more

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

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

The Academy is open today! Visit our newest exhibi

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