Academy of Natural Sciences Public Museum Closure
At a glance
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No legislation is pending. Members said Drexel closed the Academy of Natural Sciences' public museum.
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- 2026-10-01 - City Council - Members criticized the closure and pledged to seek continued public access; a Legislative Oversight hearing was scheduled for October 7.
- 2026-11-16 - Committee on Legislative Oversight - Resolution 260737 listed for discussion: hearings on the announced closure of the museum, its consequences for Philadelphia, and options to preserve public access and the institution's scientific and educational mission, with authority to issue subpoenas under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter. Related: Fifth District Overlay Use Restrictions (Bill 260764) may bear on the site (not stated on the agenda).