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Wagner Free Institute of Science

A free natural history museum and science education institution in North Philadelphia, founded in 1855, with a Victorian-era specimen hall of more than 100,000 items and regular talks and courses.

  • Free
  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Visit the museum for free and walk through the specimen hall, come to a Weeknights at the Wagner talk or the First Saturday Open House, take an evening course, or join as a member.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

Open Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The first Saturday of the month is open noon to 4 pm, but the site gives two different season ranges for that Saturday, so check before a visit. Closed on some holidays and breaks.

Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Times
Daytime, Evening

Museum

Address
1700 W Montgomery Ave
Part of the city
Lower North

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Register for a free visit on the institute's Eventbrite page, or walk in during museum hours, Tuesday to Friday..

You can just show up. No sign up needed.

What to expect

A visit is self-guided: you walk through the specimen hall at your own pace past fossils, minerals, and mounted animals. A themed scavenger hunt is one way to start, and staff can answer questions. Admission is free, and the institute also runs adult talks and evening courses.

Tips for your first visit

  • Register on the Eventbrite page first, since it speeds entry; walk-ins are also welcome.
  • Check the hours before you go, because the first Saturday schedule is listed two different ways.
  • The museum is up a flight of stairs, so ask info@wagnerfreeinstitute.org about access before you come.
  • Pencils and paper are available for sketching in the hall.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The visit page says walk-ins are welcome, that scavenger hunts guide first-time visitors, and that staff are available to answer questions..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Admission is free. The institute prefers that you register on its Eventbrite page, but walk-ins are welcome.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
The museum is on the second floor and reached by a flight of stairs; the visit page does not mention an elevator. Accessibility questions go to info@wagnerfreeinstitute.org. Nearest SEPTA stop named on the visit page: Temple University / Cecil B. Moore Avenue on the Broad Street Line (local trains only).

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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