The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia

Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. The Academy is the oldest natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Museums District, the Academy brings science to life through a world-renowned collection of specimens and living animals. The Academy is the place for young and old to experience natural science in a fun and engaging way. Visitors can stroll through a tropical butterfly garden, touch live animals, get face-to-face with a towering T. rex, dig for fossils, meet scientists, and more.