Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing. Here's what to see while you can

Academy of Natural Sciences Museum in Philly may close. What happens to its more than 73 type specimens?

For generations, Philadelphians have marveled at collections of dinosaur fossils displayed at the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum affiliated with Drexel University along the Parkway. The institution announced Wednesday it will close its Philadelphia public museum on Sept. 30.

Philadelphia leaders work to preserve Academy of Natural Sciences as museum prepares to close

The effort is focused on preserving the academy's research, education and public engagement missions, according to David Cohen, an attorney and former U.S. ambassador to Canada who has joined the effort.

Mayor Parker says she is working with Gov. Shapiro to 'preserve the essential mission' of Academy of Natural Sciences

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she is working with Gov. Josh Shapiro and Drexel University to determine the future of the Academy of Natural Sciences, which is closing its Logan Square museum in September.

Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing. Here's what to see while you can

Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The news of the impending closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s museum at the end of this month shocked many when it was announced Tuesday morning. The Academy is the country’s first scientific society of natural history, established in Philadelphia over 200 years ago. Its museum opened to the public in 1828.  In a statement, the Aca…