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The Discovery Center

Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ center.

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Summer Hours (Apr 15 - Oct 15):

Open Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Winter Hours (Oct 16 - Apr 14):

Open Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Located in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, The Discovery Center is a facility for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s research and science-based conservation projects and educational programs throughout the metropolitan area. The center engages residents and communities by offering the resources and tools necessary to analyze, preserve and restore our natural environment. Our education programs challenge both young people and adults through hands-on exploration of the natural world in their own backyards and neighborhoods.

Hours
Upcoming Events
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Aug
3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Animal-Fungal Interactions: From Apes to Invertebrates
Philadelphia, PA
From zombie ants to truffle-munching apes! This talk at The Discovery Center will explore the many fascinating ways that fungi and animals interact...
Aug
4
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discovery Center
Ornithomycology: The intersection between birds and fungi
Philadelphia, PA
Todd Elliott will take us on a globe-trotting adventure and exploration of the frequently overlooked yet ecologically vital interactions between...
Aug
8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discovery Center
Discover Trees at the Discovery Center
Philadelphia, PA
Aug
8
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Discovery Center
Climate Justice and Environmental Action Workshop
Philadelphia, PA
Sep
19
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nature and Poetry
Philadelphia, PA
Nov
20
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Discovery Center
Daylight After Dark: Artists and Writers on Climate Change
Philadelphia, PA
Your Guide to The Discovery Center
Centers and Sanctuaries in Mid-Atlantic
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Binoculars to borrow or rent
Exhibits
Group meeting space
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We protect birds and the places they need in Maryland, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and throughout the hemisphere.
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