The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia founded in 1812 and forms part of Drexel University. This makes the museum the oldest museum of natural sciences in America’s.
It contains collections of over 17 million specimens including an incredibly impressive 13m tall complete T-Rex skeleton to greet you as you enter.
According to their website, “Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science.”