Explore four floors of exhibitions and activities centering on the environment and the diversity of life. Stroll among dinosaurs and live butterflies, pet a live snake or hissing cockroach, and learn about the importance of water in our lives. Founded in 1812, The Academy also houses 17 million specimens of plants and animals including the plants from the Lewis and Clark expedition, Audubon's birds, and a rare book research library. Academy scientists work in the Delaware and Chesapeake watersheds, as well as globally, to find new solutions for environmental problems.

1900 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-1000
www.acnatsci.org