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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

Introducing: Dr. Matthew R. Halley

Introducing: Dr. Matthew R. Halley

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

529 Day sponsored by the Delaware College Investment Plan

529 Day sponsored by the Delaware College Investment Plan

529 Day Sponsored by the Delaware College Investment Plan Our second virtual 529 Day was May 29, [...]

Upcoming Events

Hands on Science with DMNH

July 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hands on Science with DMNH

August 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hands on Science with DMNH

August 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Party

August 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 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.

From the Wednesday, July 22, 1970 Morning News (no

From the Wednesday, July 22, 1970 Morning News (now @delawareonline):
"Ever hear of museology? Somebody has looked it up, and sure enough, it is the 'the systematic study of the organization, management, and function of museums.'"

This short article on the editorial page talked about the value of studying the museum field at @udelaware and the "numerous" museums in the area, including @delartmuseum, @hagleymuseum, @ironhill.museum, @delawarehistoricalsociety, @historic_odessa, @longwoodgardens, @savingdelawarehistory, @zwaanendaelmuseum, as well as the soon-to-open Delaware Museum of Natural History and @brandywinerivermuseum.

51 years later, these museums are still active in the community and many more local museums have opened — and, there is a vibrant Museum Studies program at the University of Delaware.

#museology #museums #delaware #IGDelaware #VisitDelaware #throwbackthursday

#nationalmothweek celebrates the beauty, life cycl

#nationalmothweek celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths.
Moths belong to the order Lepidoptera and can be found all around the world in a variety of environments. Moths share the same order as butterflies and can be differentiated by their antennae. Butterflies have club-tipped antennae, while moths typically have threadlike or feathery antennae.
These beautiful moths from our collection were collected from 1904-1917.

#moths #wings #entomology #fromthecollection #naturalhistorymuseum #museum #museumcollections

Non-profit evaluator Charity Navigator @charitynav

Non-profit evaluator Charity Navigator @charitynav has awarded DMNH our second consecutive four-star rating. Charity Navigator bases its ratings on non-profits’ financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. We are one of only eight non-profits (including two museums) in Delaware currently with a four-star rating. We couldn’t have received this top rating without our generous donors, volunteers, and members. Thank you for trusting us with your donations, your time, and your support.

Our campers had a wonderful time visiting the Koi

Our campers had a wonderful time visiting the Koi Pond over at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. They learned about the importance of aquatic habitats and the different ways we can care for our fish friends! @winterthurmuse

#delmnh #winterthurmuseum #koipond #koifish #summercamp #summer #summer2021

Our staff are simps for snakes! 🐍 Our snakes a

Our staff are simps for snakes! 🐍
Our snakes are ambassadors for their species and help teach our guests about conservation. Happy #worldsnakeday!

#snakes #snakesofinstagram #snek #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #naturalhistorymuseum #delmnh

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