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The UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History is an integral resource within the College of Letters and Science. The Museum houses ethnographic and natural science research collections reflecting the diversity in nature and among human cultures.

The Museum is located within Albertson Hall (also known as the University Library or ALB) on the UW-Stevens Point campus and is open year-round, free of charge to the public. While there is no fee to visit the Museum, donations are greatly appreciated and are used for programming, research and teaching collections, and associated exhibits.

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GIFT SHOP HOURS

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

To see if the gift shop is open call: 715-346-2858

*Our hours are subject to notice.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Please welcome Dr. Sarah Scripps as our new Museum Director! Dr. Scripps completed her Ph.D. in History at the University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on public understandings of science in informal learning environments. As a public historian, Dr. Scripps has directed and curated several exhibitions, public programs, and documentaries. She also currently coordinates the Museum Studies Minor, a multidisciplinary program with tracks in Natural History, Public History, and the Visual Arts.

The Story Time schedule is now out! Click here to see it now!

The Museum is participating in Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day on September 21st! Join us for a special edition animal music scavenger hunt!

Stay tuned for upcoming events including our new exhibit: The Kobishop Arctic Collection!

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