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local2 days ago•4 min saved

Drexel keeps control as Academy of Natural Sciences appoints city-backed interim leader amid museum closure

After the threat of a split, Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences reached nonbinding terms to preserve their affiliation with Drexel funding and major decision-making power, and appointed Patricia Wellenbach as interim leader on loan from the city. The Academy museum will close on Sept. 30 (with the public last on Sept. 27) as the institutions pursue relocation of the collection and potential sale of the building; the Academy’s endowment remains under its fiduciary board while a permanent leader is sought. The deal was brokered with involvement from Gov. Shapiro and David L. Cohen.

via Inquirer.com|

#academy-of-natural-sciences #drexel-university #governance

science2 days ago•21 min saved

Philly’s Academy of Natural Sciences to Close Public Museum, Keep Research Alive

Philly’s Academy of Natural Sciences, now affiliated with Drexel University, will shutter its public museum on Sept. 30, 2026, after decades of exhibits and about 73,000 specimens and 75,000 literature items; the change comes amid pandemic-driven attendance declines and ongoing financial pressures. Drexel says research and public education will continue, with leadership changes and a focus on preserving the collections and pursuing new ways to display them. The institution is engaging with state and city officials to chart its long-term future, while dozens of museum staff are expected to be laid off.

via WHYY|

#academy-of-natural-sciences #drexel-university #museum-closure

local-news3 days ago•5 min saved

Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences to close museum in 2026, refocusing on outreach and sustainable future

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will close its museum on Sept. 30, 2026 due to ongoing financial pressures and rising operating costs, with the institution pledging continued public engagement and exploring new, sustainable ways to display its 19 million specimens; leadership notes the closure as the first step in a broader plan for the Academy’s future, and Dr. Scott Cooper will step down as president and CEO, transitioning into an advisory role.

via nbcphiladelphia.com|

#collections #drexel-university #local-news

local3 days ago•8 min saved

Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences to Close Museum and Relocate Collections

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences (affiliated with Drexel University) will close its Parkway museum by Sept. 30, with public hours ending Sept. 27, due to waning attendance and rising operating costs. The plan is to relocate the academy’s ~19 million specimens and sell the building while preserving research and collections elsewhere. Academy president Scott Cooper is stepping down, and governance/leadership arrangements are being negotiated with Drexel and city officials; about 27 of 80 staff may be affected. The future form of public-facing museum presence in Philadelphia is undecided, though officials emphasize preserving the scientific mission and access to the collections in some new configuration.

via Inquirer.com|

#academy-of-natural-sciences #drexel-university #local

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Louvre Museum Closes Amid Strikes and Flood Damage

The Louvre in Paris closed due to a strike by staff demanding renovations, more staff, and protesting increased ticket prices for non-EU visitors, amid ongoing security and maintenance issues following recent thefts and damages.

via The Guardian|

#louvre-strike #museum-closure #security-concerns

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Louvre Museum Closes After Bold Jewel Heist

Thieves disguised as construction workers broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing valuable jewelry with historical significance, including pieces once owned by Napoleon, before escaping on motorcycles. The museum was closed for investigation, and the theft is considered brazen and significant due to the items' inestimable value.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#art-theft #jewelry-theft #louvre-museum

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Louvre Museum Temporarily Closes Due to Staff Strike and Protests

The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed for several hours due to a wildcat strike by staff protesting workplace conditions and crowd management, leaving visitors stranded outside.

via The New York Times|

#louvre #museum-closure #paris

art-and-design2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rubin Museum Announces Closure of New York Location, Shifts to Global Model"

The Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan, known for its collection of art from Himalayan Asia, will close its doors on October 6 after 20 years of operation due to financial challenges and accusations of displaying looted art. The museum, which will sell its building, plans to transition to a skeleton crew to process long-term loans and research inquiries. The closure comes amid severe cash crunches faced by leading museums since the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Rubin Museum taking the extreme step of relinquishing all its real estate.

via The New York Times|

#art-and-design #asian-art #financial-challenges