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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 - 7:00pm

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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May
2
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Discovery Center
Aquatic Saturdays at The Discovery Center
Philadelphia, PA
May
7
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Discovery Center
Introduction to Birding - Parkway Library
Philadelphia, PA
May
9
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Discovery Center
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mid-Atlantic Bird Tour
Philadelphia, PA
May
16
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Discovery Center
Introduction to Birding
Philadelphia, PA
May
20
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discovery Center
Birdwatch Kayak Tour
Philadelphia, PA
Join Glen Foerd and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mid-Atlantic for a guided kayak tour focused on the birds of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River. You will learn...
May
23
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discovery Center
Artist-Guided Nature Journaling
Philadelphia, PA
May
30
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Discovery Center
Discovery Day: Canoe and Conservation
Philadelphia, PA
Join us at the Discovery Center for Canoeing and Conservation! This is a joint program offered by Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) and...
Your Guide to The Discovery Center
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Aviary
Bathrooms
Binoculars to borrow
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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