ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a renowned research institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1812, it is the oldest natural science research institution in the Western Hemisphere. The Academy is affiliated with Drexel University and operates as a museum, research center, and educational institution.

The Academy's collection spans over 18 million specimens and artifacts, making it one of the largest natural science collections in the world. It includes specimens from a diverse range of fields, including botany, paleontology, entomology, and ornithology. The museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the natural world through interactive exhibits, live animal displays, and educational programs.

The Academy is also home to several research departments, including the Patrick Center for Environmental Research, which focuses on studying the impact of human activities on the environment. Researchers at the Academy conduct cutting-edge scientific research and regularly publish their findings in prestigious scientific journals.

In addition to its research and exhibition programs, the Academy offers educational programs for students of all ages. These programs include field trips, summer camps, and teacher professional development workshops. Overall, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a world-class institution dedicated to advancing our understanding of the natural world and inspiring the next generation of scientists.

ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200441

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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Contact ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY

DREXEL UNIVERSITY
1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19103

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ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY Information

MID # 8404200441
Name DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Alternate Name ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 231352630
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 911,039,551
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.957923, -75.171355
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 1008