CultureQuiet 72d · day 73
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences to close after 200 years
The Drexel-affiliated museum cites attendance struggles and rising costs in its decision to shut down.
What to know
- A nearly 200-year-old natural sciences museum in Philadelphia is closing due to attendance declines and rising costs.
- The Academy of Natural Sciences is affiliated with Drexel University and houses significant collections including a T. rex specimen.
- The closure represents the loss of a major cultural institution in Philadelphia's museum landscape.
Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia Museum (Drexel University-affiliated)Drexel University University affiliate
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