Philadelphia Museum of Natural History

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(407) · History museum in Philadelphia, United States
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Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to understanding the natural …

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Feb 23, 2025
This museum has a great location. But the experience did not live up to what we read or what we were told on entry. The Dig was clearly only for very young children/toddlers. And the hands-on area ha…Full review by Julie M
Nov 27, 2024
Don’t waste your money unless you have children. Was expecting something along the lines of the natural history museum in London, but this is nowhere close – a few moth-eaten exhibitions, some dinosa…Full review by Burtonesque
Oct 7, 2024
This was underwhelming to us until we wandered into the Ice Dinosaurs exhibit. This was fascinating and extremely well done. Animatronic dinosaurs will keep the kids entertained, as will some interac…Full review by davidmI499VE
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Is it interesting for teens or more geared toward little kids? We have a range of ages.
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There are other exhibits for all ages.
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Where do you park.?
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I called museum for suggestions and found a lot less than one block away.
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I will be walking alone with 3 kids. Where is the closest parking?
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There is a surface lot directly behind the Academy of Natural Sciences. The address is: 114 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 We have used it several times. It costs a few bucks …
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There is a surface lot directly behind the Academy of Natural Sciences. The address is: 114 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 We have used it several times. It costs a few bucks but is worth it for the convenience. Cheers!
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Can we bring our own lunch?
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I think so. But there is a cafe.
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