Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall
Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall is a museums & exhibits in Philadelphia, United States, best suited for all ages. It is priced in the $$ range. Founded in 1812, this is the oldest natural science museum in the Americas, and its Dinosaur Hall displays more than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles beneath a full-size T.
Founded in 1812, this is the oldest natural science museum in the Americas, and its Dinosaur Hall displays more than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles beneath a full-size T. rex. It's also where the world's first mounted dinosaur skeleton, Hadrosaurus foulkii, went on public display in 1868, so kids get real paleontology history alongside the bones. The hands-on Big Dig lets younger children excavate replica fossils, and the Outside In wing next door adds live animals for a break between galleries.
- Address: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Hours: Fri-Sun 10am-5pm (Thu-Sun in July-Aug); check site for seasonal changes
- Official website
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- Where is Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall?
- Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall is located at 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, in Philadelphia, United States. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall cost?
- Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall is priced in the $$ range. Check the official website for current ticket prices.
- Is Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall good for kids?
- Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall is best for all ages. Founded in 1812, this is the oldest natural science museum in the Americas, and its Dinosaur Hall displays more than 30 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles beneath a full-size T.
- What other dinosaur activities are near Academy of Natural Sciences - Dinosaur Hall?
- Within 100 km you'll find 3 more dinosaur spots: Hadrosaurus Foulkii Leidy Site (Hadrosaurus Park), Hadrosaurus foulkii Bronze Statue, Wagner Free Institute of Science. The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.