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A Parent’s Review of Mythic Creatures

May 1, 2019 Mackenzie Fitchett Education, Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Interactive, Paleontology

She recounts her experience with her daughter.

Truth or Legend?

April 24, 2019 Mackenzie Fitchett Botany, Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Ornithology, Paleontology, Uncategorized

The myths behind the real Academy specimens

Volunteering at the Academy

November 19, 2018 Mackenzie Fitchett Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Live Animals, Paleontology, People

Two centuries of commitment.

Party with Dinosaurs

September 5, 2016 maryalicehartsock Exhibit, Featured, Fossil, Kids Club, Membership, Paleontology, Program

Celebrate with roaring, moving dinos for a limited time!

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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.

🎲 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 ❄️

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