Top rated Natural history museums in West Chester, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Natural history museums in West Chester

Experience the best that West Chester has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 23 places from Natural history museum category.

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Natural History Society of Maryland

Natural history museum

👍👍 Wow!!! What an amazing place! We got a sneak peek at a wooly mammoth! This Organization has activities and info for folks of all ages. Loved it!

4.90 (73 reviews) (~103.5 km from centre)

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.

4.80 (47.4K reviews) (~170.27 km from centre)

Brookside Nature Center

Park

Interpretive center dedicated to flora & fauna with animal exhibits & an outdoor nature play area.

4.80 (424 reviews) (~158.15 km from centre)

Earthplace

Nature preserve

😠 It's definitely a cool place. The employees are all lovely, especially the young girls who greet you when you first walk through the door. However, our experience was completely ruined by a brute of a woman named BRIDGET who works there. We watched in horror as she absolutely berated and belittled...

4.80 (54 reviews) (~229.71 km from centre)

Astro Gallery of Gems, Minerals and Fossils

Rock shop

Spacious store with colorful, museum-like displays of fine & rare gems, fossils, minerals & jewelry.

4.70 (768 reviews) (~163.26 km from centre)

Forked River Interpretive Center

Natural history museum

👍👍 Very nice ! 😄🏠🌳⛰🍃⛅️

4.70 (167 reviews) (~130.22 km from centre)

Oakes Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

👍👍 All the Staff was amazing. Linda at the front desk was super friendly and welcoming. The museum was kid friendly and had lots of activities for them to do. Gift shop was nice.

4.70 (138 reviews) (~119.58 km from centre)

Roberson Museum and Science Center

Museum

Center showcasing region's art & cultural past, plus natural history exhibits & digital planetarium.

4.70 (137 reviews) (~238.75 km from centre)

Trailside Nature & Science Center

Park

4,500-sq.-ft. interactive museum dedicated to the natural world & overlooking Watchung Reservation.

4.70 (106 reviews) (~131.97 km from centre)

Interpretive Center at Cheesequake State Park

Local history museum

👍👍 Beautiful park, a shame that the nature center will be gone soon due to administration cuts..a great service Jim Fazak gave to the public will with his expert knowledge of the park and all its creatures. Sad that no one truly care about our national parks anymore.

4.70 (76 reviews) (~125.42 km from centre)

Hicksville Gregory Museum

Natural history museum

Displays featuring minerals, fossils, butterflies, local history & other facets of earth science.

4.70 (73 reviews) (~198.25 km from centre)

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Natural history museum

Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more.

4.60 (3.5K reviews) (~37.05 km from centre)

Trailside Museums & Zoo

Zoo

Exhibits exploring local geology & ecology, plus rescued & rehabilitated wild animals.

4.60 (471 reviews) (~202.94 km from centre)

Rose Center for Earth and Space

Natural history museum

Interactive exhibits, including the Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium, about the universe.

4.60 (340 reviews) (~165.76 km from centre)

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

History museum

Sprawling museum next to the State Capitol building showcasing the history of Pennsylvania.

4.60 (299 reviews) (~114.03 km from centre)

Astro West Fine Minerals, Fossils, and Meteorites

Rock shop

👍👍 This is a beautifully laid out place with knowledgeable staff. Cracking open your own geode is a lot of fun! The prices are quite high compared to other places I've been, but it's definitely a worthwhile visit. Jewelry, stones, minerals and fossils can keep me in this store for up to 45 mins 😍

4.60 (164 reviews) (~165.61 km from centre)

Seatuck Environmental Association

Nature preserve

👍👍 A beautiful and peaceful place. I took a great walk. Enjoyed the peace and serenity. Fresh air and the birds were singing. Easy to get in and out and park on site

4.60 (103 reviews) (~219.48 km from centre)

American Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

4.50 (19.9K reviews) (~165.71 km from centre)

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Museum

Cozy, kid-friendly museum featuring dinosaurs, shells, a butterfly garden & interactive exhibits.

4.50 (882 reviews) (~17.96 km from centre)

North Museum of Nature and Science

Science museum

Museum featuring exhibits including a dinosaur gallery & discovery room also boasts a planetarium.

4.50 (507 reviews) (~61.54 km from centre)

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