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- 1Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia closes its doors▼Academy of Natural Sciences closes its doors, but it may not be gone forever
The Academy of Natural Sciences, a landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia, has closed its doors to the public. Reports note the closure may not be permanent, with indications the institution could reopen in some form in the future. The closure marks the end of a long run for one of the oldest natural science institutions in the United States.
- 2Dinosaur costumes and signs in last push to save Academy of Natural Sciences●Dinosaur costumes, signs mark last push to save Academy of Natural Sciences
Supporters of Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences staged a final campaign to save the institution, with demonstrators wearing dinosaur costumes and carrying signs outside the museum. The Academy has faced threats to its operations, and advocates are using the public push to draw attention and pressure decision-makers before an expected turning point for the landmark natural history museum.
- 3Academy of Natural Sciences closes its doors amid tears and nostalgia▼A final day at the Academy of Natural Sciences bring tears, nostalgia and disbelief
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences has marked its final day of operations, with visitors reporting tears, nostalgia and disbelief as the institution shut down. The Academy, one of the oldest natural history museums in the United States, drew an emotional crowd for its closing day, with longtime patrons reflecting on decades of memories at the landmark science institution.