Museum of Natural History
WELCOME BACK TO NEW MUSEUM WONDERS
The Museum of Natural History is an integral educational entity within the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point concerned with diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures. We provide an opportunity for greater public understanding and appreciation for the world in which we live through exhibitions, education, research, and public service.
Welcome to our new spaces this fall, on the first floor of the UWSP Science Building. Did you know? The initial museum exhibit space, founded in 1968, was located in the Science Building and overseen by Bob Searles. It’s a homecoming for the museum! We will reopen a portion of the exhibits and resume programming, following our move from Albertson Hall. We can’t wait to welcome visitors!
Get Inspired in our New Space!
Outside of UW-Madison, the UWSP Museum of Natural History is one of only two earth science museums and the only collection-bearing natural history museum in the UW System!
Work for Us!
Engage with children and families in programming. Help bring great ideas to life in our Discovery Center! Learn about our paid positions for undergraduate students.
Fall 2023 Schedule
Programs
We can’t wait to invite you into our new spaces. Come discover more about the natural world in our new Museum programs! We will resume our Story Time, the first and third Fridays of the month.
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Visit Us
Tours will resume in our new museum spaces. Please contact us at museum@uwsp.edu to schedule a group or school visit of the museum.
From anthropology to parasitology, the UWSP campus museum collection is home to hundreds of thousands of specimens used in research, coursework and for scientific study.
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Gift Shop
You can shop responsibly knowing that the museum store proceeds help fund exhibits, programming, and research. Take a few minutes to browse our merchandise!
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Collections
There are over 450,000 objects in the museum’s collections, although public displays represent less than 1% of those holdings.
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Exhibits
View our permanent and rotating museum collections.
Get Involved!
The long history and exciting future of the UWSP Museum of Natural History would not be possible without the dedicated curators, staff, donors, and volunteers who believe in our mission.
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Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of the UW-Stevens Point Museum of Natural History. There are many opportunities available for you to share your experience, skills, and time.
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Support Us!
Your donation will have a direct effect in the advancement of the museum.
Contact Us
Have questions on planning your visit or getting involved? Contact us at museum@uwsp.edu