Wagner Free Institute of Science

Phone (215) 763-6529
Website http://www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org/

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  • March First Saturday Open House – Mushroom Madness!

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is almost here—get ready to forage by learning all about mushrooms during our March First Saturday Open House! Happening Saturday, March 1st from 12 to 4 pm, enjoy an […]

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  • April First Saturday Open House—Spring Fest!

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Flowers are blooming, pollinators are buzzing, and the days are getting longer. Join the Wagner Museum and our community partners, The Discovery Center, LandHealth Institute, Sanctuary Farm, and Tree House Books for our April First Saturday Open House — Spring Fest! Saturday, April 5th, from 12 - 4PM, observe the shapes, sizes, and colors of […]

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  • May First Saturday Open House: AnatoMAY with the Mütter Museum

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th century, and the vital role museums and their collections play […]

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  • Westbrook Lecture—Beyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Recent executive orders in the U.S. and Supreme Court decisions in the United Kingdom have claimed a scientific consensus regarding the binary nature of sex and gender. But what does science actually show? Kick-off your pride month celebrations with our 2025 Westbrook Lecture: Beyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender on Thursday, […]

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  • September First Saturday Open House: Back to School at the Wagner

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the Wagner during our Back to School Open House—the first of our fall season! The museum will be open for self-guided exploration throughout the day. Explore our vast collection of natural history specimens, including ancient fossils, glowing minerals and animals from around the globe. Wander at your own pace or follow the path of one […]

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  • 2025 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Archives Month Philly at the Wagner as we showcase glass lantern slides from six local special collections! In the spirit of lantern exhibition culture, this salon will bring together unique and rarely-seen images presented in the context for which they were originally created. Viewers will join two scientists on their 1937 trip to Mexico […]

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  • November First Saturday Open House: Spooky Creature Feature—Bats!

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Did you know Pennsylvania is home to nine different species of bats? Learn why bats are important animals in our ecosystem, how humans can help protect them, and how they’re […]

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  • December First Saturday Open House: Mineral Mania

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn all about what makes different minerals special and how humans utilize them in our daily lives. Upstairs in the Wagner's Exhibit Hall you'll find rows of cases featuring shiny crystals, stinky sulphur, minerals found locally, minerals that glow under UV light, minerals as big as a dinner plate and those as small as a […]

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  • Weeknights at the Wagner: Growing Old in the Jungle

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Overview Primatologist Ben Finkel explores what elderhood means for chimpanzees and other animals in the wild. WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNER Growing Old in the Jungle: The Challenges of Aging for […]

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  • The Natural History Road Show

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Have your found rocks, minerals, shells, bones, insects, fossils and other specimen identified by science experts! Are you a 21st century naturalist? Do you have natural materials collected on a personal expedition but can't figure out the scientific classification for your findings? Come have your specimens identified by a panel of experts at the Wagner’s […]

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  • May First Saturday Open House: Go Birds!

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Birdwatching requires a combination of skills: a watchful eye, a patient demeanor, and a working knowledge on what local birds look like, sound like, and where you might best find them. At this First Saturday Open House, be an ornithologist by practicing your bird watching skills in the Wagner’s Teaching Garden. Visitors can imitate bird […]

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