Whiteside Museum of Natural History

Preserve the Past, Prepare the Future

After discovery in the field, each specimen undergoes meticulous preparation to ensure it can be safely studied, handled, and displayed. These fossils play a dual role: they are key to ongoing scientific research and are also essential in our educational efforts, helping us engage students, families, and curious minds of all ages. As a non-profit institution, we rely on the generosity of supporters to keep this work going. Your donation helps us purchase the tools and materials needed to prepare fossils for classrooms, exhibits, and scientists alike, ensuring these important fossils continue to inform, inspire, and educate for generations to come.

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Over the past decade, your generous donations have been instrumental in supporting the longevity of the Whiteside Museum of Natural History. No contribution is too small - every dollar makes a difference as we work to provide a world-class museum experience.