Natural History & Natural Science Museums

THE FIELD MUSEUM IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CONCERNED WITH THE DIVERSITY AND RELATIONSHIPS IN NATURE AND AMONG CULTURES. IT PROVIDES COLLECTION-BASED RESEARCH AND LEARNING FOR GREATER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE WORLD (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) IN WHICH WE LIVE. ITS COLLECTIONS, PUBLIC LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND RESEARCH ARE INSEPARABLY LINKED TO SERVE A DIVERSE PUBLIC OF VARIED AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND KNOWLEDGE.

THE MUSEUM'S MISSION STATEMENT IS: "TO DISCOVER, INTERPRET, AND DISSEMINATE - THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN CULTURES, THE NATURAL WORLD, AND THE UNIVERSE."

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.

THE MUSEUM'S MISSION STATEMENT IS "TURN ON THE SCIENCE: INSPIRE LEARNING. INFORM POLICY. IMPROVE LIVES."

THE MISSION OF THE ROCHESTER MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER IS TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD THROUGH INSPIRING CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, AND ENGAGEMENT ACROSS HISTORY, SCIENCE, CULTURE, AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

THE MUSEUM CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE BY DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE LEARNERS OF ALL AGES ON A 23 ACRE CAMPUS SETTING. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE AQUARIUMS, NATURE PRESERVE, NATIVE ANIMAL HABITATS, GARDENS, OBSERVATORY, PLANETARIUM, AND BOTH FORMAL AND INFORMAL CLASSROOMS.

TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE LEARNERS OF ALL AGES; WE PROTECT, INTERPRET AND COMMUNICATE SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE OF FLORIDA, THE WORLD, AND OUR UNIVERSE.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PRESERVATION, RESEARCH, AND INTERPRETATION OF THE MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE LATE ICE AGE RECORD ACROSS A GLOBAL FRAMEWORK.

THE WHALE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF WHALES AND THE SALISH SEA ECOSYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is Western North Carolina's home for experiential science learning, discovery, and exploration. AMOS strives to spark the imagination and foster lifelong curiousity.

To promote the advancement of science and encourage public interest in and understanding of the sciences. Since 1856, the Academy of Science of St Louis has been a leader in the advancement and integration of science technology into contemporary society. Academy resources are entirely mission focused on expanded scientific outreach, education, resource sharing, and the recognition of scientific accomplishment.

EDUCATE AND INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RECOVERING, PRESERVING, AND DISPLAYING LOCAL AND WORLDWIDE NATURAL HISTORY OBJECTS.

TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF MISSISSIPPI'S BIOLGICAL DIVERSITY THROUGH COLLECTIONS, RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC DATABASES, EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS AND TO INSPIRE THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI TO RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PRESERVE NATURAL MISSISSIPPI AND TO IMPROVE THE MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE.

TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT EARTH SCIENCES, GEOLOGY, LAPIDARY, MINERALOGY, NATURAL HISTORY, AND PALEONTOLOGY BY CONDUCTING TOURS, TEACHING CLASSES, AND MAINTAINING MUSEUM DISPLAYS.

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MAINTENANCE AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE WHICH ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF SEA PINES.

THE IRON HILL MUSEUM IS THE PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN & NATURAL HISTORY OF THE IRON HILL AREA. ITS PROGRAMS, COLLECTIONS AND LIBRARY HELP INTERPRET THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND. OUR VISION IS TO BE ONE OF THE STATES FOREMOST HISTORY AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS, TELLING THE STORY OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS OF THE IRON HILL REGION AND THE PENCADER HERITAGE AREA.

Repair, maintenance and oversight of the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial

To collect, conserve, curate, and display extraordinary geological and historic specimens that have the power to educate, enrich and excite people about the wonders of the natural world.

TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE.

TO INTERPRET THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS; TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE PENINSULA OF BAJA CALIFORNIA; AND TO INSPIRE IN ALL A RESPECT FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

THE MUSEUM DISPLAYS, EXHIBITS AND OFFERS CLASSES TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF NATURAL HISTORY.

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO INSPIRE "DEEPER CONNECTION, BETTER UNDERSTANDING, AND ENDURING SUPPORT FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS." SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PALEONTOLOGY IN AN ENJOYABLE MANNER WHILE EMPHASIZING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

STEAM INTO HISTORY, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES A STEAM TRAIN TO CHRONICLE THE ROLE YORK COUNTY, PA PLAYED IN CIVIL WAR HISTORY AND TO PROMOTE THE AREA AS A TOURIST DESTINATION.

THE CALUSA NATURE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM IS A PRIVATE, NOT FOR PROFIT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA. OUR 105 ACRE SITE HAS A MUSEUM, THREE NATURE TRAILS, A PLANETARIUM, BUTTERFLY AND BIRD AVIARIES, A GIFT SHOP AND MEETING AND PICNIC AREAS.

Hollister House Garden, Inc is dedicated to the preservation of our beautiful garden for the enjoyment and education of the public and to enhance the skills, knowledge, and pleasure of gardeners, horticulturists, and garden lovers of all ages and experience through inspiring, useful, and enjoyable workshops, lectures, and classes.

THE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC. (BRVNHC) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS AND PROVIDENCE COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND. THE BRVNHC WILL WORK WITH GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL, NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES, AND WITH RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO, THE CORRIDOR TO TELL THE STORY OF AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION AS IT BEGAN AND EVOLVED IN THE CORRIDOR, STRENGTHEN THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION, AND ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR STEWARDSHIP AND A NETWORK OF STEWARDS THAT PRESERVES AND PROTECTS RESOURCES, ENHANCES RECREATION AND CREATES HERITAGE-BASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RECREATION.

THE PARRHASIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING EXCAVATION, PRESERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF PROJECTS AT THE SANCTUARY OF ZEUS AT MT. LYKAION AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED REGIONAL RESEARCH. IT ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF THE PARRHASIAN HERITAGE PARK, WHICH WILL UNIFY AND PROTECT A LARGE AREA (CA. 550 SQUARE KILOMETERS) IN WESTERN ARCADIA, NORTHERN MESSENIA AND EASTERN ELIS.IN ADDITION, IT WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS FROM THE UNITED STATES, GREECE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AT MY. LYKAION AND IN THE NEIGHBORING AREAS.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ANIMALS IN THIS WORLD.

To facilitate enjoyment and understanding of Southwest Florida nature.

EXCAVATE IMPORTANT ICE AGE ARCHAELOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL SITES IN VERO BEACH AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND IN THE PROCESS PROMOTE EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CONTENTS AND HISTORY.