10/11/2025
On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University announced a drastic reduction in its hours of operation. Beginning this week, the museum will be open only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Thursdays and Friday mornings will be designated for school visits, with additional, occasional members-only hours available throughout the year.
Until recently, the museum operated five days a week. This retreat from public engagement reflects several factors addressed in president and CEO Scott Cooper’s statement on the matter, including the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on visitation and the looming loss of federal funding.
Founded in 1812, the Academy is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas. Its prime location, across from Logan Square on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, has made it a long-standing cultural centerpiece in the city…
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