North Museum of Nature and Science

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North Museum of Nature and Science
North Museum of Nature and Science
Established1953
Location400 College Ave, Lancaster
Coordinates 40°02′37″N76°19′13″E / 40.0436°N 76.3202°E / 40.0436; 76.3202
Type Natural history
Website northmuseum.org

The North Museum of Nature and Science is a museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, specialising in natural history, formally part of Franklin & Marshall College.

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History

The museum was founded in 1953 with help from local businessman Hugh M. North. [1] It became independent from the college in 1992.

In 2014, the museum underwent a renovation before reopening in 2015. [2] [3]

Exhibits

References

  1. "Mission and History". North Museum. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  2. Writer, By CINDY STAUFFER | Staff. "New planetarium, new nature gallery part of major renovations planned at North Museum". LancasterOnline. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  3. "Lancaster's North Museum to reopen on Saturday after extensive renovations (photo gallery)". pennlive. March 20, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2022.