MUST DO Experiences at the Academy of Natural Sciences

My family absolutely LOVES visiting The Academy of Natural Sciences (or the “Dinosaur Museum” as my kids used to call it when they were little). There is always so much to see, do and learn which allows for hours of family fun. We love exploring all the exhibits at The Academy, and everyone has their … [Read more…]

Access to Science: A Sensory Friendly Event at The Academy of Natural Sciences

When you are a parent of with special needs, even just everyday tasks can feel daunting and overwhelming. Whether it’s food shopping, a trip to the playground or a going to the mall, these experiences can be overstimulating and uncomfortable for an individual with unique needs especially for those with sensory needs. That means visiting … [Read more…]

Fun Ways to Enjoy Dinos After Dark at The Academy of Natural Sciences

We absolutely LOVE visiting the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. We have explored the exhibits on our own, attended special events and even stayed overnight. Last summer, however, we enjoyed a new experience, Dinos After Dark. I have been wanting to attend one of these events for a while but it never seemed to … [Read more…]

Game On at The Franklin Institute with Game Masters

Game On at The Franklin Institute

With the birth of the computer, came video games. From the earliest conceptions of computers which have less memory than our calculators, individuals were creating games to play on them. From Space Invaders destroying alien ships to Sonic the Hedgehog ambitiously running to collect points to the Sims creating whole new worlds, each video game … [Read more…]

How to Visit Museums for FREE (or pretty close to free)

Visit Museums for FREE (or pretty close to free)

Museums hold significant importance in our culture today preserving our history and opening the doors for stepping forward. Exposing children to museums at a young age encourages their academic understanding and developmental growth as well as promotes their appreciation for science, art and even literature. As much as we love and support museums, it can … [Read more…]

Wild Wizarding Weekend at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Fantastics beasts, owls, training dragons, fortune telling and magic! Those are all things you have read about in books, seen in the movies or experienced at major theme parks, but this November, enter into a wizarding world nearby in Philadelphia. That’s right, November 29-December 1, guests at the Academy of Natural Sciences will experience the … [Read more…]

Dinosaurs Come to Life at Jurassic World at The Franklin Institute

Mommy University is so excited to partner with The Franklin Institute to bring you on a prehistoric adventure through Jurassic World along with offering an amazing ticket giveaway. We are all about dinosaurs in my house. From toys to games to books, you name it, we have it. We also watch Jurassic Park or Jurassic … [Read more…]