The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery

Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery celebrates the Academy of Natural Sciences’ groundbreaking discoveries of the past and present and provides a glimpse into the future of one of the world’s great natural history museums. Through this spectacular new exhibit, visitors will journey alongside Academy scientists to search for new species and explore how human activity is affecting the environment. See rare and amazing plants and animals from the Academy’s collections and learn how scientists use these specimens to understand environmental issues including pollution and climate change.

03/24/12 - 03/31/13

FREE! with admission

 

- http://www.ansp.org/200/the-academy-at-200-the-nature-of-discovery

Academy of Natural Sciences - 19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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Lincoln 200 Festival Sampler Cell Phone Tour

Presented by Civil War History Consortium at Various Locations

Twelve tour stops tell the stories of sites near the Independence Mall location of the July 2009 festival, as well as the stories of libraries, museums and historic sites who helped to interpret Lincoln's life and Civil War Philadelphia. To access the tour, dial 215-399-9898 and enter the number for the stop. There is no extra charge for calling the tour number, although you will be charged for your cell phone minutes.

06/11/10 - Ongoing

FREE!

- http://www.civilwarphilly.net/cell-phone/lincoln200.html

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