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Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University vs Rosenbach Museum and Library
Both Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Rosenbach Museum and Library are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rosenbach Museum and Library is the choice of most reviewers compared to Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Rosenbach Museum and Library ranks #19 in Philadelphia with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
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1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Concierge
"Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences focuses on environmental research and the discovery of ecosystems."
Fodor's
"The dioramas of animals from around the world displayed in their natural habitats give this natural history museum an old-fashioned charm."
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Michelin Guide
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"The acclaimed Discovering Dinosaurs exhibit displays skeletons and details the rigors of uncovering fossils. Life-size dioramas ... showcase native animals."
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"Founded in 1812, The Academy is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas."
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"This museum, founded in 1812, combines the romance of global exploration with smart, appealing programming for curious minds."
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Rosenbach Museum and Library
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2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Fodor's
"The Rosenbach celebrates "Bloomsday" on June 16 with readings from Ulysses by notable Philadelphians. The library has more than 130,000 manuscripts and 30,000 rare books."
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Lonely Planet
"This place is for bibliophiles, as it features rare books and manuscripts, including James Joyce's Ulysses, and incunabula, basically the earliest printed books from 1450 to 1500."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A fine group of decorative arts complements the library's 30,000 books and 300,000 manuscripts; a prize among the latter is James Joyce's handwritten Ulysses manuscript."
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"The list of famous authors in the collection here could fill a book itself: Edgar Allen Poe, James Joyce, Maurice Sendak, George Washington, Lewis Carroll, Bram Stoker."
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Time Out
"Situated within two fancy 19th-century town homes in Rittenhouse, this museum and library boasts a world-class collection of historic letters, manuscripts, literature and rare books."
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