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- Place Types Library
- Address 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
- Coordinate 39.9805618,-75.1628177
- Website http://www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org/
- Rating 4.8
- Compound Code XRJP+6V Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Kids loved it. There was so much to see in the glass cases. Pictured is everyone acting like an orangutan. I could have spent hours looking at everything but the kids lasted about 45 mins. I prepped them by saying that a little boy collected all the creatures and rocks and kept doing it until he got old and used what he found to teach other people. They seemed to like that.nTips- no place to park stroller. Had to carry it into the hall and they kept it for me in the staff room.n-very close access to Cecil b Moore stop on septa.n-not very busy in the morning until a school group came in.n-except for the horse there wasn’t anything else that was touchable in the museum.
One of the most remarkable attractions in North Philadelphia! This free museum, founded in 1855, feels like an elaborate time capsule, with an extensive collection of fossils, geologic specimens, and taxidermied animals dating back to the 19th Century. I could have spent hours exploring the glass cases. The building also has a historic lecture hall, and the institute sponsors classes and lectures year-round. I kept expecting Darwin to pop out from behind a doorway to point out his latest find.nnIf you're in the Temple area and are looking for an interesting pit-stop, this is your best bet. I still can't believe something like this is offered free-of-charge.
A remarkable free and often overlooked museum which features a collection of natural science items (fossils, taxidermy items, skeltons) in a building which have both largely gone unchanged since the 1880s. Various events and educational offerings are held throughout the year to further the founders principals of providing free science education. The collections are only typically open during day hours throughout the week. Check hours ahead of time. The museum is not wheelchair accessible (due to the age of the facility) and there is no air conditioning. Consider parking at Temple and walking up Montgomery Ave.nMake sure to check out this rare and valuable facility.
This wonderful little gem is just a few blocks from Temple… I wish my biology professors informed us that the specimens we were studying in lecture were housed just mere blocks away! Its collection delves into systematics, conchology, paleontology, comparative anatomy, and geology.nnThe number of specimens and geologic objects this place puts on display is astonishing. I went on a quiet day and got what was essentially a one-on-one tour by an incredibly well-informed guide. I was so surprised about how much she knew about the building and how well she engaged with what I seemed to take interest in. The quality and variety of the objects there make the Wagner a must-see for anyone interested in the natural sciences or the history of science.nnIt’s a lovely little historical place that preserves its history without compromising modern scientific fact. Don’t forget to leave a donation! They hold tons of free programs throughout the year as well.
This is a perfectly preserved snapshot into the realm of science in the 1800s. Fossils, minerals, taxidermy, and more! A perfect museum for the science lover, and has such an authentic feel. It is FREE but donations are accepted. Easy access to metro, I spent 1.5 hours happily. Please respect the space.
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