The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia will decrease its hours and eliminate several staff positions this week, the museum president said.

Starting this week, the museum at 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will only be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, which is when 70% of visits already occur, according to a statement from president and CEO Scott Cooper.

The museum will also be open for set times for school trips on Thursdays and Fridays, and will continue to schedule members-only hours throughout the year.

The museum will be closed Wednesday and Thursday this week and will open to the public on Friday to start the new schedule, the statement says. The website has already been updated with the new hours , which are Friday through Sund

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