The institution plays a vital role in educating the public about science and climate change.

The Academy of Natural Sciences announced the closure of the public-facing museum earlier this week. The United Nations reported on Wednesday that the Earth will exceed the long-held 1.5-degree global warming threshold in the next few years.

For almost 200 years, the Academy of Natural Sciences has been dedicated to understanding the natural world and inspiring everyone to care for it.

At a time when climate change and science continue to be under attack, Philadelphia cannot afford to lose another institution that connects people to the natural world. From initiatives like Plastic Free Philly to Academy Town Halls that bring people together to discuss climate challenges, along with exhibits that make science accessible to the public, the Academy plays a critical role in our city.

This is an institution Philadelphia can’t afford to lose.

Green Philly is joining Philly Science Action and Skype a Scientist invite the people of Philadelphia to join us for a rally on Tuesday, September 8th to ask Drexel University to keep the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum open to the public past September 2026.

Find out more info here.

Green Philly has partnered with the Academy of Natural Sciences over the past years, including hosting SustainPHL, a members tour of the Botany of Nations and Lewis and Clark exhibits, and hosted our Climate Mayoral Forum there.

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher