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Nearly 200-Year-Old Museum Shutting Down Soon
1 Sep
Summary
- Academy of Natural Sciences museum will close at the end of September.
- Drexel University announced the impending closure of the historic museum.
- The museum, founded in 1828, aims to strengthen the academy for its future.
The museum of the Academy of Natural Sciences, an institution with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1828, is set to close its doors. Drexel University confirmed the announcement on Tuesday, stating the decision follows an extensive process aimed at future strengthening of the academy.
The museum is scheduled to cease operations at the end of September. Despite the closure of the museum exhibits, the Academy of Natural Sciences will persist in its core missions. These include ongoing research, educational programs, and public engagement initiatives.
This move signifies a significant shift for the nearly two-century-old establishment. The university board's decision aims to ensure the long-term vitality of the academy, even as its public-facing museum component concludes.
