Midwest Museum of Natural History

Specialties

The Museum features mounted animals from around the world, a children’s discovery room, a wide range of artifacts and geological specimens, and over 20 live reptiles, amphibians, and bugs!

We offer classes and events for all ages year-​round. Visit our website calendar to learn what’s coming up next.

History

Established in 2005.

Built in 1875, the current home of the Museum was originally a church. It then became a community center, and finally transformed into a museum in 2004. The seed that sprouted the Museum was an amazing collection of over 100 mounted animals donated by a local veterinarian and community leader. The collection highlights include elephant, giraffe, and polar bear. Since then, the Museum’s collection has grown and the museum has become an active part of the community.

Meet the Manager

Cindy K.

Manager

Director of Midwest Museum of Natural History