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Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Drexel University officials questioned over closure of Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

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Newest development Oct 26, 2026 · 2 reportsDrexel University officials questioned over closure of Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

For the first time, we're hearing directly from officials with Drexel University on why they decided to close the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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  1. Drexel proposes relocating Academy of Natural Sciences as part of long-term plan

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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    Drexel University officials questioned over closure of Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Drexel proposes relocating Academy of Natural Sciences as part of long-term plan (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    The shuttered Academy of Natural Sciences could one day reopen at a new location in Philadelphia as part of a long-term plan to reopen the historic museum and keep it financially sustainable, Drexel’s leaders told the Philadelphia City Council at a hearing on Monday.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The reasons for the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences do not withstand scrutiny. Here’s what to do. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    What is lost when a natural history museum closes? Drexel’s announcement treated the museum as separable from the Academy’s scientific mission. It is not, writes Daniel Lewis.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    City Council grills Drexel representatives for closing Academy of Natural Sciences museum (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    During several hours of testimony, city council members were focused on why Drexel on what it would take to reopen the museum to the public.

  4. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Drexel University officials questioned over closure of Academy of Natural Sciences Museum (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    For the first time, we're hearing directly from officials with Drexel University on why they decided to close the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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