The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Dinos After Dark

Perfect for your little dino enthusiasts who crave adventure.

Nature At Noon

Lunchtime nature walks exploring biodiversity with accessible programming for all abilities.

The Academy in Action

Weekly event featuring behind-the-scenes science tours, expert insights, and specimen care demonstrations.

The Big Dig

Hands-on exhibit featuring fossil digging activities, interactive displays, plus educational workshops.

Academy Naturalist Presentation

Informal presentations featuring natural history topics like bugs, dinosaurs, and fossils, plus interactive elements.

Outside-In Story Time

Story time event featuring Academy educators and young natural history enthusiasts, plus outdoor settings.

Exhibition Hall Tour

Guided exhibition hall tours featuring dinosaur displays, touchable specimens, plus knowledgeable guides.

Science Now

Interactive science event featuring hands-on experiences, engaging exhibits, plus activities for all ages.

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory-friendly museum mornings offering quieter spaces, supportive staff, plus reduced crowd sizes.

Join the Junior Ranger Program

Educational program featuring hands-on activities, Native history exploration, plus guided Academy-led discoveries.

Junior Ranger Program

Educational program featuring hands-on activities, a Junior Ranger badge, plus exploration of Lewis and Clark history.

Academy Town Square

Community event featuring discussions on nature, science, and climate, plus activities for all ages.

Botany of Nations Workshop Series

Educational workshop series featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and seasonal practices, plus Indigenous ecological knowledge.

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory-friendly museum event featuring smaller crowds, quiet spaces and supportive staff, plus accessible visits.

Join the Junior Ranger Program

Educational event offering hands-on activities, Native history exploration, plus guided discoveries.

Winter Weekends at the Academy

A seasonal treat for kids eager to explore winter wonders.

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory-friendly museum event featuring smaller crowds, quiet spaces and softened sounds, plus supportive staff.

Join the Junior Ranger Program

Event featuring hands-on activities, Native history explorations, plus Academy-led discoveries for kids.

Cooking With a Native Pantry

Culinary event offering tastings of seasonal Indigenous ingredients and cultural education, plus a chef-led experience.

Children's discovery center featuring hands-on exploration of nature, guided instruction, plus indoor activities.

Live science show featuring properties of light waves, infrared cameras and UV lights, plus interactive demonstrations.

Interactive science museum featuring exhibits on food chains, hands-on exploration, plus world-class galleries.

Educational event featuring the history of dioramas, creation of plants and animals, plus interactive displays.

Perfect for kids who can't stop talking about dinosaurs and fossils.

A solid indoor adventure for your science-loving little ones.

A hands-on experience for your mini marine biologist.

A perfect outing for winter-loving kids and their curious siblings.

Celebrate Black excellence with a night of fun and creativity!