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.

Museum is Open for School Field Trips

Through Decemer 17, 2009, the Natural History Museum is offering science-standard based, teacher-led and docent-led museum programs for grades K - 4 and up.

Natural History Links

• Sierra Club has a great guide to global warming solutions
• Friends of the Dunes has two online field guides to local plants and bees
• Humboldt Wildlife Care Center