The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
4.6(3,748)4.6 out of 5 stars, 3748 reviews Philadelphia, PA
About The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
The Academy of Natural Sciences offers a diverse and engaging experience for families, particularly with its interactive exhibits like Dinosaur Hall and the Snow Dinosaurs exhibit, which captivate both children and adults alike.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for educational and fun activities.Children interested in dinosaurs and natural sciences.Ideal for children aged 3-10, with specific attractions for younger kids like the kids room.
Why families love it
- Dinosaur Hall and Snow Dinosaurs exhibit are particularly engaging for young children.
- Interactive kids room on level 3 where children can hold bugs.
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff enhance the visitor experience.
- Animatronics in the dinosaur exhibits provide a lifelike experience.
- Special events like 'Dinos After Dark' offer unique nighttime experiences.
Insider tips
- Visit early in the day to avoid school field trip crowds.
- Use library passes for free admission and parking discounts.
Good to know before you go
- Avoid visiting during peak school field trip times for a quieter experience.
- Some live animal enclosures are criticized for being inadequate and depressing.
- Potential overcrowding during school field trips can detract from the experience.
- Crowds
- Can get busy during school field trips; quieter later in the day.
- Value
- Admission is reasonable, especially with library passes; offers good educational value compared to other local attractions.
- Food
- No specific food policy mentioned; check on-site for food options.
- Accessibility
- The venue is generally accessible for families with strollers and special needs accommodations.
- Safety
- Staff presence and supervision in interactive areas.
What parents say
"Perfect for my almost 5 year old and me (way past 5 years old). We spent about 3 hours here with a snack break. He loved Dinosaur Hall. The Snow Dinosaurs exhibit was exceptional! The animatronics and lifelike skin made this very engaging for all of us. Go early if you don't mind navigating through groups of school field trips. Go later if you really want it quiet. Library passes get you in for free and provide a discount on parking."
5 months ago
"I went for Dino’s after dark and it was a blast!!! Me and my friend had such a wonderful time! The exhibits were amazing extensive and we got to learn about ancient animals, dinosaurs, and fashion. I even learned about a bird that could only swim, I didn’t know that was possible!! Dinos after dark was an excellent place experience, I’ve told all of my far away friends and family about it and they are jealous! Even my local friends were said they missed it."
2 months ago
"Very nice museum and so kid friendly! They have a kids room on level 3 where kids can hold bugs. We really liked the new ice dinosaur exhibit. Employees are super friendly too! We’ll definitely be back!"
5 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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