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Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences closes for good after nearly 200 years
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences, a museum with nearly 200 years of history, has permanently closed after its final public day on Sunday.
- Drexel University announced the closure last month, attributing it to declining attendance and financial difficulties faced by the university.
- Founded in 1812 and opened to the public in 1828, the museum had been a long-standing institution educating children and families.
- Philadelphia City Council plans to hold a special hearing next month to discuss the challenges that led to the museum's closure with its leadership.
