Council Seeks October Hearing on Academy Closure
Philadelphia City Council is requesting an October hearing to examine the Academy of Natural Sciences' planned shutdown after nearly 200 years, ahead of its final public opening on September 27, 2026.
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Norton Simon Museum Faces Lawsuit Over Two Cranach Paintings
A lawsuit filed on September 20, 2026, disputes the Norton Simon Museum’s ownership of two Lucas Cranach the Elder paintings, citing provenance that includes a senior Nazi official. The case could impact the museum’s hold on the works and broader museum practices regarding Nazi‑era art.
WNDR Museum Announces Closure of Chicago and Boston Sites
The WNDR Museum announced that its Chicago and Boston locations will permanently close in September 2026, ending operations that began in 2018 and expanded in 2022.
Ontario Government Withholds Audit on ROM Artifact Sales
The Ford government has kept a confidential 2022 Ernst & Young audit of the Royal Ontario Museum, which reportedly recommended selling artifacts, from public release.
