The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will reduce its operating hours from five days a week to weekend hours only, starting this week.

Beginning Oct. 1, the science institution will only be open to the public Friday through Sunday. Right now, the Academy is open from Wednesday through Sunday.

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The Academy cites visitation rates not rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, federal funding cuts, and an "uncertain philanthropic landscape" as some of the factors behind the decision.

“To address these issues, the Academy’s leadership team conducted a yearlong strategic planning process to define the roadmap for the Academy’s future sustainability,” a statement provided Monday to NBC10 reads. “As a re

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