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!

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Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

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History and Architecture of West Philadelphia (Spring Course)

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30 PM

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All About Trees (Spring Course)

Tue, Apr 2, 6:30 PM

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The Science of Cosmetics: What’s in the Bottle (and why)? (Spring Course)

Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 PM

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Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Sat, May 4, 12:00 PM

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Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!

Sat, Jun 1, 12:00 PM

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Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

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History and Architecture of West Philadelphia (Spring Course)

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Spring Course)

All About Trees (Spring Course)

Tue, Apr 2, 6:30 PM

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The Science of Cosmetics: What’s in the Bottle (and why)? (Spring Course)

Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Sat, May 4, 12:00 PM

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Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!

Sat, Jun 1, 12:00 PM

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International Day for Monuments and Sites - Guided Tour of the Wagner

Thu, Apr 18, 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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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Sat, Mar 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Sat, Feb 17, 10:30 AM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Sat, Feb 3, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Winter Course)

All About Trees (Winter Course)

Tue, Jan 23, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Sat, Dec 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Sat, Nov 4, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van 2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 PM

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International Day for Monuments and Sites - Guided Tour of the Wagner

Thu, Apr 18, 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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Primaire afbeelding van April First Saturday Open House &  Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott  Gilbert

April First Saturday Open House & Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott Gilbert

Sat, Apr 6, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thu, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Sat, Mar 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Sat, Feb 17, 10:30 AM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Sat, Feb 3, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Winter Course)

All About Trees (Winter Course)

Tue, Jan 23, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Sat, Dec 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Sat, Nov 4, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van 2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 PM

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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!

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Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

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Primaire afbeelding van History and Architecture of West Philadelphia (Spring Course)

History and Architecture of West Philadelphia (Spring Course)

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Spring Course)

All About Trees (Spring Course)

Tue, Apr 2, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van The Science of Cosmetics: What’s in the Bottle (and why)? (Spring Course)

The Science of Cosmetics: What’s in the Bottle (and why)? (Spring Course)

Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Sat, May 4, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!

Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!

Sat, Jun 1, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

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Primaire afbeelding van History and Architecture of West Philadelphia (Spring Course)

History and Architecture of West Philadelphia (Spring Course)

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Spring Course)

All About Trees (Spring Course)

Tue, Apr 2, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van The Science of Cosmetics: What’s in the Bottle (and why)? (Spring Course)

The Science of Cosmetics: What’s in the Bottle (and why)? (Spring Course)

Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Wagner's May First Saturday Open House: Space Rocks!

Sat, May 4, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!

Wagner's June 1st Saturday Open House: Meet the Turtles!

Sat, Jun 1, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van International Day for Monuments and Sites - Guided Tour of the Wagner

International Day for Monuments and Sites - Guided Tour of the Wagner

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024: A FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024: A FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Mon, Apr 8, 12:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van April First Saturday Open House &  Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott  Gilbert

April First Saturday Open House & Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott Gilbert

Sat, Apr 6, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thu, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Sat, Mar 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Sat, Feb 17, 10:30 AM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Sat, Feb 3, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Winter Course)

All About Trees (Winter Course)

Tue, Jan 23, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Sat, Dec 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Sat, Nov 4, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van 2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 PM

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International Day for Monuments and Sites - Guided Tour of the Wagner

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024: A FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024: A FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Mon, Apr 8, 12:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van April First Saturday Open House &  Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott  Gilbert

April First Saturday Open House & Westbrook Free Lecture w/ Scott Gilbert

Sat, Apr 6, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Weeknights at the Wagner: The Transparent Eye of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thu, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Wagner's March First Saturday Open House: The Science of Shells

Sat, Mar 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Beyond Darwin: Evolution in the Modern World (Winter Course)

Sat, Feb 17, 10:30 AM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Wagner's February 1st Saturday Open House - Endangered Species

Sat, Feb 3, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van All About Trees (Winter Course)

All About Trees (Winter Course)

Tue, Jan 23, 6:30 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Wagner's December First Saturday Open House: A Peek into the Archives

Sat, Dec 2, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Wagner's November First Saturday Open House: The Chemistry Of Clean

Sat, Nov 4, 12:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van 2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

2023 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00 PM

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Primaire afbeelding van Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Madness: A Brief History (Fall Course)

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 PM

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