Discovery Center

Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an 51�� center.

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Summer Hours (Apr 15 - Oct 15):

Open Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Winter Hours (Oct 16 - Apr 14):

Open Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Located in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, The Discovery Center is a facility for 51��'s research and science-based conservation projects and educational programs throughout the metropolitan area. The center engages residents and communities by offering the resources and tools necessary to analyze, preserve and restore our natural environment. Our education programs challenge both young people and adults through hands-on exploration of the natural world in their own backyards and neighborhoods.

The Discovery Center in Philadelphia. Photo: Luke Franke/51��

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Canoers birding on the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir at The Discovery Center. Photo: Luke Franke/51��

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The Discovery Center offers a unique experience to explore the outdoors and learn about the birds and environment of Philadelphia.

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Upcoming Events

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Oct

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Discovery Center

Intro to Birding - Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia, PA

Birding & Community Science In-Person

Nov

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Discovery Center

Love Your Park Habitat Enhancement Day

Philadelphia, PA

Come learn alongside fellow nature enthusiasts by enhancing the 37-acre Strawberry Mansion Reservoir habitat people, birds, and other wildlife at the...

Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person

Nov

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Discovery Center

Daylight After Dark: Artists and Writers on Climate Change

Philadelphia, PA

Art, Culture & Community In-Person

Dec

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Discovery Center

Introduction to Stargazing

Philadelphia, PA