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Natural History Museum

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FEATURED EXHIBITS

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Online & In Person

Life Through Time

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Online & In Person

Life Through Time

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Online & In Person

Prehistoric Mammals

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Online & In Person

Fossil Focus Exhibits

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JOIN THE FUN

Membership

Support the Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt by becoming a member.

All memberships include free admission, 10% off Museum Store purchases, and discounts on programs. 

Fees & Information  Pay Online


Want to volunteer?

To find out more about volunteering contact us at (707) 826-4479 or natmus@humboldt.edu. 

Volunteers in Action

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FEATURED PROGRAMS

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School Visits

Bring your students to the museum to discover our unique collection of fossils, rocks and minerals, animal specimens, and interactive activities.

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Discovery Days

Join us for our themed discovery days at the museum. Each day is filled with hands-on fun for the whole family. 

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Monthly Speaker Series

Informative evening lectures for the community on a variety of nature based topics. 

OUR LOCATION

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1242 G St.
Arcata, CA 95521

Phone: (707) 826-4480
natmus@humboldt.edu

Plan a Visit

Meet the Staff

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Museum Store

We have lots of new inventory this year from moon telescopes to solar paper.

Investigate nature with an easy to use microscope, models, science kits, insect magnifiers, and identification guides. Learn about geology and Earth's fascinating past through fish fossils, shark teeth, dinosaur bones, dinsoaur replicas, and more.