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
Flirtatious Feathers: A Colorful Collection of Academy Bird Photos
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences
Whether in flight or in song, many birds display vibrant plumage that charms mates and photographers alike. This kaleidoscope of colored feathers is the subject of this stunning exhibit featuring images from the Academy’s Visual Resources for Ornithology (VIREO), the most comprehensive bird image bank in the world. Built by the Academy in collaboration with exhibit design students from Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Flirtatious Feathers provides a bird’s-eye view into the intimate world of winged creatures. In the Art of Science Gallery. Free with general admission
05/26/12 - 09/23/12
ADMISSION: $12 adults; $10 children 3-12, seniors, college students, and military personnel; free for members and children under 3. $2 fee for Butterflies!
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Academy of Natural Sciences - 19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Bird Discovery Weekend
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy of Naltural Sciences of Drexel University’s bicentennial year features a specially themed Bird Discovery Weekend, highlighting important aspects of the institution’s Ornithology Collection. Birds are the center of attention throughout June, when visitors can learn about the collection and take a look at VIREO, the world’s largest bird image bank. On June 9th and 10th, meet a real ornithologist, learn to identify local birds, participate in a bird migration and banding activity, and make binoculars to take home. Special bird-themed activities throughout the month are topped off with a free feather giveaway.
06/09/12 - 06/10/12
FREE! with museum admission.
- http://ansp.org
Academy of Natural Sciences - 19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Daytime Historic Site Tours
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.
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04/06/09 - Ongoing
$12 (Adult)
$10 (Senior)
$8 (Student, Child (7-12))
Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
- http://www.easternstate.org/
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Hands-On History
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
New for 2011, Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site literally hands visitors the keys to the cellblocks with new Hands-On History interactive experiences. These short demonstrations take place throughout the penitentiary complex, each lasting five minutes or less. An expert Eastern State tour guide leads each activity, although visitors do the bulk of the physical activities themselves. These interactive experiences run throughout the day and change monthly so be sure to check our website before your visit.
05/23/11 - Ongoing
Included with admission
$12
Seniors: $10
Students and children 7-12: $8
Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
- http://easternstate.org/visit/regular-season/special-guided-tours
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Bill Viola: Ocean Without a Shore
Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
Bill Viola is recognized internationally as one of the most important American artists working today. A pioneer of video and installation art, he is an artist whose subject matter is the profound question of our being and one that considers human life and its relation to the universe, to the soul and human spirit, and to nature and death. Ocean Without a Shore, a recent PAFA acquisition, is a major video installation and a profound experiential work which combines a reverence for the traditions of figuration and realism in Western art with new and cutting edge technology.
11/19/11 - 11/19/12
$15 (Adult)
$12 (Senior 60+, Student with ID)
$10 (Youth 13-18)
FREE! (Child 12 and under, excluding groups)
- http://www.pafa.org/Museum/Exhibitions/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Bill-Viola-Ocean-Without-a-Shore/1088/
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 & 128 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval
The first Sunday of each month, admission is Pay-What-You-Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art!
08/26/10 - Ongoing
Pay-What-You-Wish!
- http://www.philamuseum.org/visit/12-270.html
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval - Eakins Oval, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute
This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The Franklin Institute on May 12th, 2012 and runs through September.
Considered among the world’s greatest archeological discoveries, the Scrolls contain the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible. Also on display will be many newly discovered Holy Land objects including remains of religious articles, weapons of war, stone carvings, textiles and beautiful mosaics, jewelry and ceramics.
05/12/12 - 10/14/12
Daytime Admissions (includes General Admission to the museum):
$31.50 (Adult)
$25 (Child 3-11)
$13.50 (Adult Member)
$11.50 (Child Member 3-18)
Members must call 215-448-1200 to reserve tickets.
Evening Admission after 5 pm (does not include General Admission to the museum):
$19.50 (Adult)
$12.50 (Child 3-11)
An optional Audio Tour is available for $6 per person.
- http://www.fi.edu/scrolls/
The Franklin Institute - 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103