200 Years. 200 Stories.

In celebration of our first 200 years, we’ve selected 200 stories that provide a glimpse into the Academy’s rich history and amazing discoveries of yesterday and today.

Anywhere

Ongoing

CommunityMediaOutreachAnimalsGeneral Science

Academy Unscripted

Academy Unscripted is a new series featuring one-on-one conversations with Academy scientists.

Anywhere

Ongoing

MediaResearchAnimalsBiologyBirdsEcology & EnvironmentEducationGeneral ScienceInsects & PollinatorsNature & Outdoors

African Plains

From the trees to the ponds, you’ll find several species including some of our largest and most popular animals.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ongoing

ExhibitionAnimalsEcology & Environment

Amazing Machine

Explore the amazing world of machines!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ongoing

ExhibitionDesignEducationEngineeringRoboticsSoundTechnology

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science FL

June 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM through 5:30 PM

Live ScienceOutreachAnimalsDemonstrationsMuseumLife SciencesSTEMLearningAnimalsactivitiesOtters at PlayNorth American river ottersMODS

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science FL

May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM through 5:30 PM

Live ScienceOutreachAnimalsOtters at PlayAnimalsNorth American river ottersSTEMMuseumDemonstrationsLife SciencesactivitiesLearningMODS

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science FL

May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM through 5:30 PM

Live ScienceOutreachAnimalsNorth American river ottersSTEMAnimalsDemonstrationsMuseumactivitiesLearningLife SciencesMODSOtters at Play

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science FL

June 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM through 5:30 PM

Live ScienceOutreachAnimalsactivitiesOtters at PlayNorth American river ottersSTEMMuseumDemonstrationsMODSLife SciencesLearningAnimals

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery & Science Florida

March 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM through 7:00 PM

Live ScienceOutreachAnimalsDemonstrationsMuseumactivitiesMODSLearningSTEMAnimalsNorth American river ottersOtters at PlayLife Sciences

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science FL

May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM through 5:30 PM

Live ScienceOutreachAnimalsNorth American river ottersOtters at PlayMuseumDemonstrationsactivitiesAnimalsLearningSTEMMODSLife Sciences

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200 Years. 200 Stories.

Academy Unscripted

African Plains

Amazing Machine

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

Museum of Discovery and Science

Animal Encounters

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