Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

museum in Philadelphia
#23 in Philadelphia / #1713 in United States of America
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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas, founded in 1812. The Academy's mission is to advance research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Its extensive collections include over 18 million specimens, ranging from fossils and minerals to plants and animals, and it is renowned for its exhibits on dinosaurs, butterflies, and dioramas of various ecosystems.


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