"The Academy was the 1st museum in the world to mount a dinosaur skeleton (Hadrosaurus foulkii) in 1868. Collections include plant specimens from Lewis and Clark and bird specimens of John J. Audubon."
"Ranked 2nd among national universities in the U.S. News list of “Up-and-Comers," PSF sponsor Drexel is widely recognized for its focus on experiential learning, technology and use-inspired research."
"In 1983, Drexel became the first university to require all students to have microcomputers. And in 2000, Drexel became the first major university to implement a fully wireless campus."
"Did you know? The Museum also includes two National Historic Landmark ships: the Spanish-American War Cruiser, Olympia; and the World War II Submarine Becuna. Plus ISM has a working wooden boat shop!"
"Designs the Italian genius drew but never built come to life 100s of years later in "Leonardo da Vinci's Exhibit," now thru May 22. Harpsichord-viola, a mechanical lion, flying machines + more!"
"Did you know? Librarians + staff handle more than 3 million reference questions each year. And that the Parkway Central Library features the first green roof on any City building in Philadelphia."