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Above the galleries are millions of scientific specimens.

A record of biodiversity on Earth

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Welcome to the Delaware Museum of Natural History

Our building is closed to visitors, but our doors are open online. The Museum will reopen in early 2022 as the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.

What’s new at DMNH

Asbestos Abatement: Preparing taxidermy for exhibit in the new galleries

Asbestos Abatement: Preparing taxidermy for exhibit in the new galleries

Among the dramatic taxidermy appearing in the new Museum galleries is a Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). The bear will stand [...]

Introducing: Dr. Matthew R. Halley

Introducing: Dr. Matthew R. Halley

Introducing Dr. Matthew R. Halley DMNH is excited to introduce evolutionary biologist and historian [...]

Upcoming Events

Meet the Birds: Afternoon with the Birds

September 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Delaware Mineralogical Society Virtual Presentation and Meeting

October 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hard Hat Tours for DMNH Members

October 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Delaware Mineralogical Society Virtual Presentation and Meeting

November 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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The Delaware Museum of Natural History aims to excite and inform people about the natural world through exploration and discovery.

The first signs of Fall are already showing on our

The first signs of Fall are already showing on our museum grounds. Happy Autumn! 🧡🍂

Fall is right around the corner! 🍂 Get ready fo

Fall is right around the corner! 🍂 Get ready for the cold weather with our new @socksmith socks in a variety of styles and colors. Men’s, women’s, and kid’s sizes now available on our online store delmnh.square.site.
Don’t forget to use code DINOSAUR for 10% off your entire purchase, coupon valid until 9/31/21. Curbside pickup and shipping available.

Are you curious about something at DMNH? Today's t

Are you curious about something at DMNH? Today's the day to ask our curators, collection managers, public engagement staff, and the rest of our team about nature and natural history, their work, and what's happening at DMNH. Drop your questions below! #askacurator

This National Online Learning Day, we'd like to gi

This National Online Learning Day, we'd like to give a huge shout out to our amazing educators for all their hard work. Over the last year, they have quickly adapted their in-person programs to fun, exciting virtual programming allowing students to enjoy the joys of the museum right from their own homes. We thank you for all you do!

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Did you know? Florida Horse Conch (𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘶𝘴) shells can reach up to 2 feet long, making them the largest shell in North American waters. This specific shell from our collection is 17 inches long!

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