The mission of the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, through its collections, exhibits, and programs, is to inspire in North Coast residents and visitors of all ages an understanding and appreciation of the dynamic natural world and to provide a learning laboratory for Humboldt State University students.

HSU Natural History Museum Closed to the Public

HSU closed the Museum on September 1, 2009 due to budgetary constraints.

HSU's announcement of the closure (Friday, August 7)

HSU announces the Museum will soon open for school groups.

School Field Trips are Available Through Spring 2010

Thanks to a partnership with Redwood Science Project and Humboldt County Office of Education the HSU Natural History Museum is again offering science-standard based, teacher-led and docent-led museum programs for grades K - 4 and up through April 2010.

Sharing Nature Seminar with Joseph Cornell - April 30 and May 1 and 2

World renowned author and naturalist Joseph Cornell returns to Humboldt for a weekend seminar for parents, teachers, future teachers and outdoor educators. The activities presented will enhance one’s approach to nature education. Joseph teaches his Flow Learning™ method and leads participants on their own journeys of discovery in the primordial forests of Redwood National and State Parks. Go to Redwood Science Project for more information on the event. For more on Joseph Cornell's work visit Sharing Nature Worldwide.

Natural History Links

• Redwood Science Project is involved in many natural history and science education projects
• Sierra Club has a great guide to sustainability and climate change issues
• Friends of the Dunes has two online field guides to local plants and bees
• Humboldt Wildlife Care Center is dedicated to the health of native wildlife