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Wagner Free Institute of Science

Museum · North Central ·

Wagner Free Institute of Science

Museum · North Central ·
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A Victorian time capsule of natural history—gleaming cases, fossils, minerals—still fulfilling its 19th‑century mission of free science education. Recommended by Visit Philadelphia and Atlas Obscura, it’s operating with weekday hours and select Saturdays in 2025.

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Victorian natural history museum with vast specimen collections

Google Rating
4.8 (123)
Yelp Rating
4.9
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1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Victorian natural history museum with vast specimen collections

Google Rating
4.8 (123)
Yelp Rating
4.9
Placeholder

1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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