About the Event
🎟️ Tickets: Please purchase your tickets for the Academy of Natural Sciences in advance here. Adult tickets are $20 each.
🦖 A Final Visit to a Philadelphia Landmark!
Join Divertical for a special trip to the Academy of Natural Sciences before its museum closes its doors at the end of September.
After more than 200 years of history, the Academy has announced that its museum at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will close on September 30, 2026. This makes our visit a unique opportunity to experience the museum and its incredible exhibits while we still can.
Come explore the Academy one last time with us and see some of the things that have made it such a memorable Philadelphia attraction, including towering dinosaur skeletons, fascinating wildlife displays, life-sized models, the live butterfly
garden, interactive exhibits, and much more.
From dinosaurs and fossils to butterflies and wildlife, there’s plenty to discover throughout the museum. The Academy has been a Philadelphia institution for generations, and we want to take the opportunity to enjoy it together before this chapter comes to an end.
🍽️ After the Museum
Once we’re finished exploring, we’ll walk over to City Tap House for a later lunch. It will be a great chance to grab some delicious food, relax, and spend time together after our museum adventure.
Whether you’ve visited the Academy many times before or have never been, this is your chance to experience it with Divertical before the museum closes.
Come join us for a memorable afternoon of dinosaurs, nature, discovery, great food, and wonderful company!
🗓️ Schedule:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Explore the Academy of Natural Sciences
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Lunch at City Tap House
đź“Ť Locations:
Museum: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Lunch: 100 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Important: The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is scheduled to close on September 30, 2026, so don’t miss this opportunity to visit before the museum closes
About Divertical
DiverticalPhilly is a casual social community focused on helping people make friends, enjoy local activities, and build meaningful connections in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
While many of our members are neurodivergent, this is not a support group, therapy session, or professional support service.
Our meetups are designed to be relaxed social gatherings where people can connect through shared experiences.
Disclaimer
Divertical events are not intended to serve as a support group for autistic individuals. While we strive to provide helpful and inclusive information on a wide range of topics, including autism, this service is not specifically designed or equipped to offer the specialized support and resources that may be necessary for individuals on the autism spectrum. If you are seeking support or resources related to autism, we encourage you to consult with qualified professionals or organizations specializing in support services (or look out for support-focused DiverticalPhilly events in the future).