Wagner Free Institute of Science

"The museum itself is a work of art! It has that awesome academia feel with a vast collection of specimens, rocks, fossils, and more. I went for their Mushroom event today and really loved the lecture. The staff we're friendly and answered all our questions and have plent of recommendations for getting involved in programs. They have made awesome scavenger hunts and activity sheets for the kids to enjoy, and honestly I should have picked one up myself! The museum feels perfectly frozen in time and sitting in the lecture hall thinking of how many great minds and lectures have been had there over"

2 months ago

"This is an amazing gift! It shows you the history of this city and it’s thoughtfulness around science. And the history of the natural sciences beginning in the 1850s. It’s an amazing building with an amazing collection that is free and accessible and welcoming."

a week ago

"The Wagner Free Institute of Science was definitely worth the visit. As a lover of the Victorian era, I was excited to see that there was a nearly in-tact, Victorian nature history museum in Philadelphia. The museum is a time machine, and very warm and inviting. There is a lecture hall on the main floor with lovely, old looking chairs (the hall is still used today!) and the museum on the second floor is just so well kept and preserved. The institute has a National Historic Landmark designation as well. Although you cannot take pictures of the second floor, the experience was really wonderful."

a month ago