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    The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia has closed its doors, with a dispute underway over efforts to reopen the institution. The closure ends a long run for one of the oldest natural history museums in the United States, and questions remain over whether it can be revived. Details about the parties involved in the fight to reopen and the museum's future have not been confirmed.

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    Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia closes its doors▼Academy of Natural Sciences closes its doors, but it may not be gone forever✉newsScience2 d ago

    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.

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    A historic science museum in Philadelphia is set to close, according to NPR reporting. The announcement ends the run of a longtime cultural and educational institution in the city. Details on the closure date and reasons have not been widely reported yet.

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    Dinosaur costumes and signs in last push to save Academy of Natural Sciences●Dinosaur costumes, signs mark last push to save Academy of Natural Sciences✉newsScience3 d ago

    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.

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    Plan Threatens America's Oldest Natural History Museum●The Plan To Destroy America's Oldest Natural History Museum▶youtubeScience1.7M6 min ago

    A widely shared science video alleges there is a plan to destroy America's oldest natural history museum, examining what the proposal involves and what it would mean for the institution's collections and research. The piece has drawn large audiences, with viewers debating the museum's future and the risks posed to its historic specimens.

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    Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara Addresses United Nations▼Edelman Fossil Park & Museum's Kenneth Lacovara speaks at United Nations✉newsEnvironmentClimate1 d ago

    Kenneth Lacovara, founding dean of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum at Rowan University in New Jersey, spoke at the United Nations. Lacovara is known for discovering giant sauropod dinosaurs and for using the fossil record to communicate lessons about climate change and extinction. Details of his remarks and the session he addressed have not yet been widely reported, but the museum shared news of the appearance.

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    Potsdam alumna now leads education at Senckenberg Museum●# KöpfeDerUP „Wir wollen dafür sorgen, dass wirklich alle teilhaben können“ 🗣️ Dr. Eva Roßmanith promovierte an der # UnMmastodonScience53 min ago

    Dr. Eva Roßmanith, who earned her doctorate at the University of Potsdam and later worked at the Potsdam Graduate School, now heads the education and outreach division of the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. Speaking about her work, she says the aim is to ensure that everyone can genuinely take part in what the museum offers, highlighting the institution's focus on accessible science education.

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    The Governor of Sindh visited the TDF MagnifiScience Centre, a science museum in Karachi run by The Dawood Foundation. The visit highlights official support for science education and hands-on learning in Pakistan, and has been reported in local media as part of the governor's public engagements.

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    Liberty Science Center Begins 100,000-Square-Foot Expansion▼100,000 Square Foot Expansion Breaks Ground at Liberty Science Center✉newsScience2 d ago

    The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot expansion. The project marks a major investment in one of New Jersey's leading science education institutions, adding significant new space for exhibits and programs. Local outlets report the groundbreaking as a notable development for the region's cultural and educational landscape.

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    Devon exhibition explores the cultural world of fungi●Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi https://www. theguardian.com/science/2026MmastodonScience35 h ago

    A new exhibition at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, Devon, is examining the 'cultural world' of fungi, including whether mushrooms can make music. The show blends science and art, drawing attention to mushrooms' role in culture and creativity, with references to figures like Beatrix Potter, and is prompting discussion at the intersection of biology and design.

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    Buffalo Museum of Science opens permanent Buffalo sports exhibit▼Buffalo Museum of Science unveils permanent Bills, Sabres and Bandits exhibit✉newsScience1 d ago

    The Buffalo Museum of Science has unveiled a new permanent exhibit celebrating the city's major professional teams: the NFL's Bills, the NHL's Sabres and the NLL's Bandits. The display is dedicated to the history and achievements of Buffalo's franchises and gives fans a lasting place to explore the city's sports heritage.

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    Academy of Natural Sciences Highlights Its Living Research Legacy▼The Academy of Natural Sciences’ Living Legacy of Research and Discovery✉newsScience3 min ago

    The Academy of Natural Sciences, part of Drexel University in Philadelphia, is drawing attention to its ongoing legacy of research and discovery. The institution, one of the oldest natural science museums in the United States, continues to lead work in biodiversity, water quality and environmental science. Coverage emphasizes how its collections and scientists remain active contributors to global research today.

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    Palm Beach residents appointed to Cox Science Center board▼Palm Beach residents appointed to Cox Science Center board of trustees✉newsScience1 d ago

    Several Palm Beach residents have been appointed to the board of trustees of the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. Local outlets, including the Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Daily News, reported the appointments, which bring new members to the board that oversees the nonprofit science museum's governance and fundraising.

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    Gabriela González and Hank Green to lead museum fall science talks▼Blinding us with science: Gabriela González and Hank Green lead fall talks at Natural History Museum✉newsScience4 min ago

    The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has lined up Gabriela González and Hank Green to headline its fall lecture series. González, a physicist known for her work on gravitational wave detection, and Green, a science communicator, will lead a season of talks aimed at bringing current scientific research to a general audience.

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    Science Museum of Virginia Opens Interactive Rescue Exhibit●Science Museum of Virginia Opens Interactive “Rescue” Exhibit✉newsScience1 d ago

    The Science Museum of Virginia has opened a new interactive exhibit called "Rescue." The exhibit invites visitors to engage hands-on with rescue-themed activities and scenarios, adding an immersive experience to the museum's offerings in Richmond. Details about the exhibit's specific features and opening dates come from local coverage by WTVR, which reported on the museum's latest attraction.

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    Science Museum shows how seeds travel▼The Science Museum demonstrates how seeds travel✉newsLifeTravel11 h ago

    The Science Museum has presented a demonstration explaining how seeds travel, showing visitors the different methods plants use to spread, such as wind, water and animals. The segment, covered by WDBJ7, highlights the museum's hands-on science education programming. It offers families and students a simple look at plant biology and dispersal in nature.

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    Buffalo Museum of Science Opens Sports-Themed Exhibit▼New: Part Sports, Part Science, and All Hometown Pride —Experience The Buffalo Museum of Science’s Latest Exhibit✉newsScience12 h ago

    The Buffalo Museum of Science has launched a new exhibit blending sports and science with local pride. Announced by Buffalo outlet Step Out Buffalo, the exhibit explores the science behind athletics while celebrating the city's sports culture. Little further detail is available about the exhibit's contents, opening date, or featured displays at this time.

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    Devon exhibition explores the cultural world of fungi●Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores 'cultural world' of fungi https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/MmastodonScience416 h ago

    An exhibition in Exeter, Devon, is examining whether mushrooms can make music, exploring the 'cultural world' of fungi through art and science. The show, titled Living Labyrinths at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, invites visitors to consider fungi beyond biology, as creative and cultural subjects. People are sharing the story as an unusual example of art and mycology intersecting.

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    University of Kentucky Art Museum links art and natural history▼UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history✉newsCultureArt1 d ago

    The University of Kentucky Art Museum is highlighting connections between artworks in its collection and natural history. The piece explores how objects on display relate to themes of nature, science and the natural world. Details about specific works or programming remain limited in the available coverage.

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    Academy of Natural Sciences closes after nearly 200 years●‘Irreplaceable’: Academy of Natural Sciences shutters doors after nearly 200 years✉newsScience13 h ago

    The Academy of Natural Sciences, one of the oldest natural history museums in the United States, has shut its doors after operating for nearly two centuries. Local coverage describes the institution as 'irreplaceable', reflecting sadness at the loss of a landmark that drew generations of visitors and researchers. Details on the reasons for the closure and the fate of its collections were not provided in the reporting available.

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    Academy of Natural Sciences closes its doors amid tears and nostalgia▼A final day at the Academy of Natural Sciences bring tears, nostalgia and disbelief✉newsScience3 d ago

    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.

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    Tokyo's Miraikan science museum closes for renovation●It closes tomorrow for renovation and I would say that it needs it. Yet, I am glad I went and got to see it… in particulMmastodonTechnology34 h ago

    The Miraikan, Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo, is closing for renovation. A visitor noted the museum clearly needed the work but said they were glad to have seen its signature exhibit beforehand: the Geo-Cosmos, a large LED globe that displays the Earth shining in space with high pixel resolution.

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    Liberty Science Center breaks ground on $40m Project Supernova▼Liberty Science Center breaks ground on US$40m Project Supernova transformation✉newsScience9 h ago

    Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, has broken ground on Project Supernova, a US$40 million transformation of the museum. The project marks a major investment in the science center's facilities and visitor experience, with details of the expansion drawing attention from the attractions and science education sectors.

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    Renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax to appear at Denver museum▼Denver Museum of Nature and Science to host world renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax✉newsScience1 d ago

    The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is set to host Dr. Dean Lomax, a world-renowned palaeontologist known for his work on dinosaurs and ichthyosaurs. The museum is promoting the appearance to Colorado audiences interested in natural history. Details of the event's date and programme were not immediately available, but the announcement is drawing attention from science and dinosaur enthusiasts in the region.

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    Stellar Science Program with Mineral & Gem Museum●Stellar Science with Mineral & Gem Museum✉newsScience6 h ago

    The Mineral & Gem Museum is running a program called Stellar Science, reported by The Conway Daily Sun in the Conway, New Hampshire area. Details of the event, its date, and what it involves were not provided in the available reporting. The museum is known for its mineral and gem collections and educational outreach.

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    Mid America Science Museum prepares for Toothapalooza event●Mid America Science Museum talks about their upcoming Toothapalooza✉newsScience4 h ago

    The Mid America Science Museum in Arkansas is promoting Toothapalooza, an upcoming event centered on teeth, featured in a local KATV news segment. Museum representatives discussed what visitors can expect from the family-friendly programming. Details about the exact date and activities remain limited in the available coverage.

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    WSU field station manager voices support for Sternberg Museum●LETTER: WSU Biological Field Station manager advocates for Sternberg Museum✉newsScienceBiology1 d ago

    The manager of Wichita State University's Biological Field Station has written a public letter advocating for Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History. In the letter, published by Hays Post, the manager argues for the museum's value to science education and the region. The letter adds to discussion over the museum's future in Hays, Kansas.