Wagner Free Institute of Science
Founded in 1855 in Philadelphia, the Wagner Free Institute of Science is dedicated to providing free public education in science. Its programs include free courses and lectures, field trips and lessons for children and museum tours for all ages. The evening science courses are the oldest program devoted to free adult education in the United States. The Institute’s Museum houses more than 100,000 natural history specimens, a collection begun by founder William Wagner in the early 19th century and expanded by the renowned scientist Joseph Leidy in the 1880s. Completed in 1865, the Wagner’s National Historic Landmark building is essentially unchanged since the late 19th century and includes a Victorian exhibition hall filled with fossils, shells, minerals and mounted animal skeletons and skins displayed in original wood and glass cabinets. The Museum is currently open to visitors Tuesdays - Fridays, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and on the first Saturday of every month from Noon to 4 PM. The Wagner also offers courses, lectures and events in the evenings, in person and online. Join us!
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Upcoming (5)
Past (209)
International Day for Monuments and Sites - Guided Tour of the Wagner
yesterday • 3:30 PM
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Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024: A FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Mon, Apr 8 • 12:30 PM
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April First Saturday Open House & Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott Gilbert
Sat, Apr 6 • 12:00 PM
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Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thu, Mar 14 • 6:00 PM
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Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells
Sat, Mar 2 • 12:00 PM
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Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)
Sat, Feb 17 • 10:30 AM
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Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species
Sat, Feb 3 • 12:00 PM
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Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives
Sat, Dec 2 • 12:00 PM
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