Philly’s Historic Academy Faces Closure | Philadelphia News

After 197 years, Philly’s Academy of Natural Sciences is shuttering its iconic museum by September 30 due to financial woes and falling attendance—but city leaders, including Governor Shapiro and Mayor Parker, are rallying to preserve its core mission. With help from volunteer diplomat David Cohen, they’re negotiating a future with Drexel University to keep research, education, and public engagement alive, even if the museum closes and the building sells. Nineteen million artifacts will be relocated, and a deputy mayor is being loaned to shepherd the transition. While offers came from Cleveland and Abu Dhabi, keeping this historic institution rooted in Philadelphia remains non-negotiable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2553ad5eb836be95