savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 1hHey, Drexel! Well tell you what we want.. ..what we really, really want: We want an open, collections-intact Academy of Natural Sciences. We want our money to support the museum and its collections. It’s that simple. #savetheacademy 021
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 19hToday is the 9th day that there is no public-facing side of the Academy of Natural Sciencez. Emails went out today offering membership refunds. No thanks. We’d rather have our museum back. #savetheacademy 173
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026SAVE THE ACADEMY COALITION statement This is what we are asking regarding the October 26th hearing. The full statement may be read here: save-the-academy.org #savetheacademy 052
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Thank you, @miniminuteman.bsky.social , for inviting the Save the Academy coalition to attend both nights of your Philly show, and for shining a bright light on the museum’s closure. #savetheacademy 081
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Today is the 8th day of not having a public-facing side of the Academy of Natural Sciences. That is profoundly not ok. #savetheacademy 092
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Natural history museums are constantly moving specimens between one another, and undertaking important conservation work. But in the Fall of 2025, there was an unprecedented amount of work on public display. We're curious where those specimens are now… (Video from Mitchell Collier.) 0104
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026An excellent article this morning from Peter Dorbin. Where is the plan to #savetheacademy? Right now, there are more questions than answers. "The whole city is watching" -- and the whole country and scientific community as well. www.inquirer.com/arts/academy... 152
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Today has been the sixth day that Philadelphia has not had a public facing side of the Academy of Natural Sciences. We can #savetheacademy. Join us on Oct 26th. ❤️🦖 074
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The City Council hearing on the Academy of Natural Sciences museum closure has been moved to Monday, October 26th at 2pm. Thank you, City Council for your continued commitment to this issue. Let’s make the turnout for the new date even larger than it would have been this week. #SaveTheAcademy 064
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026✅The City Council Hearing Has Been Rescheduled!! ✅ We just received news that the City Council hearing regarding the Academy of Natural Science has been rescheduled for October 26th! The situation is pretty fluid. Stay tuned, stay engaged. We WILL see you at City Hall SOON. We WILL #savetheacademy 087
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026🚨Hearing update🚨 The Oct 7th hearing regarding the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences has been CANCELLED, and is pending rescheduling. Don’t worry, Drexel. We will #savetheacademy. 031
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Today is the fifth day of the public losing access to The Academy of Natural Sciences. We can change that. save-the-academy.org youtu.be/v-R1t4YlYJ8?...save-the-academy.orgSave the Academy of Natural SciencesDon't mourn — organize. The museum's last public day is Sunday, Sept 27. Ten things you can do today. 07550
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Today is the fourth day that the Academy of Natural Sciences doesn’t have a public facing side to the museum. We can change that. You can help. Save-the-academy.org 054
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026🚨call to action🚨 Are you part of an organization or professional society that could provide a letter of support to the Academy? Check these slides. Let’s #savetheacademy ! 187
Reposted by @savetheacademy.bsky.socialThomas R. Holtz, Jr. @arctomet.bsky.social · 03/10/2026My message to the Drexel (and ANSP!) administrators who were ashamed that the Academy was perceived as "Philly's Dinosaur Museum": 07623
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This is the third day America doesn’t have access to the public side of the Academy of Natural Sciences. We are demanding that change. #savetheacademy Meanwhile… 02516
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hi! Have YOU signed the petition to #savetheacademy ? actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...actionnetwork.orgPetition to Keep the Academy of Natural Sciences Open to the PublicThe scientific community in Philadelphia and concerned neighbors are calling on Drexel University to keep the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia’s public-facing museum open beyond their impos... 061
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Today is the second day without a public side of the Academy of Natural Sciences. Do the right thing, Drexel. Reopen the doors. See you on the 7th! #savetheacademy 065
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026#savetheacademy Today is the first day the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philly no longer has a public facing portion of its museum. Here’s one story about the museum’s impact: Blaine, Concerned Academic on what the Academy means to them save-the-academy.org/stories.html...save-the-academy.orgYour Academy stories — Save the AcademyShare your memory of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, with a photo, and read what other people remember. 021
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today, the public facing part of the Academy of Natural Sciences closed. We can open the doors again to OUR museum. #savetheacademy www.instagram.com/reel/Dd4pfuo...instagram.comDhody Research Institute on Instagram: "The Academy of Natural Sciences has inspired generations of scientists, students, and curious minds—including me. If you want to help protect its future and ke...184 likes, 9 comments - dhody_research_institute on September 29, 2026: "The Academy of Natural Sciences has inspired generations of scientists, students, and curious minds—including me. If you want ... 030
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Drexel University claims that the William Penn Foundation never gave a dollar figure or a formal offer to fund the Academy of Natural Sciences. Hm. Maybe go have a talk, boys. #savetheacademy www.facebook.com/share/r/1b2H...facebook.com 054
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We came, we rallied, and Drexel University saw that we are not accepting closure of The Academy of Natural Sciences. #savetheacademy www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...cbsnews.comProtesters push Drexel to accept funding to keep museum at Academy of Natural Sciences openThe museum at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the oldest natural history museum in America, closed to the public Sunday, but for many the fight isn't over. 095
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Thanks, all, for liking our last minute protest posts, for commenting, for sharing, for making some NOISE. Because this fight is just beginning. If you have not yet signed up for our mailing list, you can do that at save-the-academy.org. Follow us on TikTok! IG! FB! We can #savetheacademy !! 💪 066
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨PROTEST TODAY🚨 We need YOU to join us downtown between 5 and 6 to tell Drexel to #savetheacademy. Don’t wanna? Let us do it. 010
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨PROTEST IN ONE HOUR🚨 Join us in downtown Philly to tell the Drexel board we want them to #savetheacademy 061
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨🚨PROTEST TODAY🚨🚨 Show up today in person when Drexel's board of trustees gathers for a reception. We'll be present, right outside, so the people deciding the Academy's future hear from us. Today. 5pm. 525 Arch St. Drexel: stop standing between Philadelphia and its Academy. #savetheacademy 041
Reposted by @savetheacademy.bsky.socialKevin Sievers @diplotomodon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026JOB'S NOT DONE Surprise Drexel board meeting in Old City tonight. The Academy of Natural Sciences is following them there. Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia PA, TODAY (Sept. 29) at 4:30pm @savetheacademy.bsky.social 22110
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨🚨🚨WE NEED YOU TODAY 🚨🚨🚨 📣 TODAY. 5pm Constitution center. The Drexel Board is meeting We are organizing to protest there. The message: DE-TACH DREXEL #savetheacademy 043
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Academy of Natural Sciences is slated to close its doors permanently tomorrow. We can #savetheacademy. save-the-academy.org Ileana, Phoenixville, PA on what the Academy means to them save-the-academy.org/stories.html...save-the-academy.orgYour Academy stories — Save the AcademyShare your memory of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, with a photo, and read what other people remember. 041
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Academy of Natural Sciences has inspired so many stories. This is one. #savetheacademy Isaac Scott , Ridley Park on what the Academy means to them save-the-academy.org/stories.html...save-the-academy.orgYour Academy stories — Save the AcademyShare your memory of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, with a photo, and read what other people remember. 062
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026First act of a play. You build up to a conflict, and then.. Intermission. The Academy of Natural Sciences is our main character. Things look bad and the stage has gone dark. It’s intermission. Call the mayor. Call Merlo. 🚨Call Drexel, alumni.🚨 Get ready for act two. #savetheacademy. 051
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Tonight, The Academy of Natural Sciences’ doors were closed to the public. For now. The fight to #savetheacademy has just started. www.instagram.com/reel/Dd0GD92...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 094
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This is not the end. 🤜🏻🚪🦖 #savetheacademy www.instagram.com/reel/DdzcR99...instagram.comWooder Ice on Instagram: "After 200 years of public operation the @acadnatsci officially closed their doors today. However, a movement is being created to save the academy. Visit save-the-academy.org ...446 likes, 20 comments - wooder_ice on September 27, 2026: "After 200 years of public operation the @acadnatsci officially closed their doors today. However, a movement is being created to save the ac... 153
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Yay!! Thank you for showing up for our museum! 010
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🚨🚨Regardless of today, Sept. 27, 2026, being the last planned day for the Academy of Natural Sciences’ public museum, this is NOT the end of the fight.🚨🚨 In the coming days and weeks we will need you more than ever. Drexel and the board thinks the pressure will let up. It will only increase. 065
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The Academy of Natural Sciences is set to close its doors to the public after today. We can #savetheacademy! 8000 people visited yesterday. Today at 5pm, there will be a vigil and a walk to City Hall. Join us! and visit save-the-academy.org for action items all of us can do! ❤️🦖 0115
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Save the Academy of Natural Sciences! We have political support. We have an offer of financial support. We can #savetheacademy! Let’s do this! 🔥🔥 161
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Yes! I’m so glad you got to visit today! #savetheacademy 000
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Hey Philly!! It’s rally time!! See you at the Academy of Natural Sciences!!! Let’s #savetheacademy !💃❤️🦖 041
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Today is a great day to visit The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia! You have TWO more chances before the museum takes an intermission. They say they’re close the doors for good, but we say…nah! Come to the rally today! 💃❤️🦖 021
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Join us this weekend at the Academy of Natural Sciences to show our love and support for our museum. Rain won’t dim our love! 040
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026THANK YOU to the William Penn Foundation for the incredibly generous offer to help #savetheacademy. It’s your move, @drexeluniversity.bsky.social . Do the right thing! We need to keep this museum open and intact! ❤️🦖 030
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philly, our nation’s oldest natural history museum, is set to close its doors on September 30th. That means this is your last chance to visit. For a while. We believe this is an intermission, not a closure. :) Join us THIS weekend!! 0106
savetheacademy.bsky.social @savetheacademy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Action item: Watch this video (it’s short)! Write an email. #savetheacademy www.instagram.com/reel/DduFCgp...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 052
Reposted by @savetheacademy.bsky.socialPALAEONAVIX @palaeonavix.bsky.social · 25/09/2026@savetheacademy.bsky.social 1147
