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Location
Parking
free parking in Lot F near Cossentine Hall; Lot E (near Palmer Hall) available if Lot F full or arriving by bus
Best time
Visit on Saturday afternoons (2pm-5pm) if you want to skip the reservation requirement—no advance booking needed, making it perfect for spontaneous visits.
Visitor tip
Book guided tours on weekdays (minimum one month in advance) for enhanced educational experience; the hosts receive specific praise for being engaging and informative.
About World Museum of Natural History
University natural history museum. Natural history museum on a university campus with animal, plant & mineral exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- 1,300+ mineral spheres, Southeast Asian birds (largest U.S. display), 90%+ of crocodilian species
- Admission
- Free
- Saturday Hours
- 2pm-5pm, no reservation needed
What visitors say
What a fantastic museum! Not very big but packed with lots to see, including taxidermy amphibians & reptiles, birds, mammals, gems, minerals, petrified wood, and more from around the world! A must see if you're a nature lover. Free…
Very educational and informative. The host are lovely. There exhibits are worth the visit. We loved it!
This museum is small but maximizes its space really well. The campus is beautiful. Great place for a homeschool field trip.
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Did You Know?
- Houses the largest Southeast Asian Bird display in the United States
- Contains specimens representing over 90% of all known crocodilian species
- Features a mineral spheres collection with over 1,300 specimens
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