Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia

#210 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Science Leadership Acadadamy is a magnet public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which opened in September 2006. SLA is a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the School District of Philadelphia. SLA is a 1:4.3 project-based laptop school where all students and teachers use laptops as their primary learning tool. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'21"N, 75°10'34"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Science Leadership Academy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mütter Museum, Liberty Place, Franklin Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

~920 ftS
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1240 ftNE
Kid-friendly, interactive science museum
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Franklin Institute, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, is an embodiment of the city's rich heritage in science and education. Founded in 1824, this esteemed museum has been sparking curiosity and fostering a love for science for almost two centuries.
~1420 ftE
Family-friendly natural history museum
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry and education. Established in 1812, this prestigious institution is America’s oldest natural history museum and is renowned for its...
~1730 ftNE
Monuments and statues
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors, Philadelphia
9 min walk • All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors is a war memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that honors the state's African American servicemen who fought in American conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to World War I.
~1250 ftNE
Colossal sculpture of American statesman
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, located in the rotunda of Franklin Institute science museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. features a colossal statue of a seated Benjamin Franklin, American writer, inventor, statesman, and Founding Father.
~1350 ftW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~1720 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Swann Memorial Fountain is an art deco fountain sculpture located in the center of Logan Circle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The fountain, by Alexander Stirling Calder designed with architect Wilson Eyre, memorializes Dr. Wilson Cary Swann, founder of the Philadelphia Fountain Society.
~1130 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
~1180 ftSW
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
~840 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint Clement's Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Saint Clement's Church is a historic Anglo-Catholic parish in Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The church, designed by architect John Notman, was built in 1856.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Science Leadership Academy?

Nearby attractions include Commerce Square, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Saint Clement's Church, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Mütter Museum, Philadelphia (5 min walk), College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Science Leadership Academy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Science Leadership Academy:

Tram

22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (4 min walk)
19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (8 min walk)
Suburban Station (13 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (9 min walk)
Bolt Bus (11 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: Mfl (16 min walk)