About the Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History has been at the current facility since the summer of 1976. (opened fall of 1977)

Photo above: (Sept.1977) A facet of the new Malaspina College campus. Biology instructor Dave Kerridge is seen placing the finishing touches to the major display assisted by student aide Druanne Tucker

The museum provides services in the areas of:

• Supporting collections-based research for students and faculty.
• Providing for collections-based teaching (we provide materials for over 10 different courses in over 4 different departments).
• Sending and receiving specimens on loan and in exchange for research.
• Replying to external inquiries about specimen holdings for research and consulting.
• Providing a research resource for local and regional researchers.
• Providing independent study opportunities for students.
• Supporting community outreach programs with students of all ages.