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North Museum of Nature and Science

Coordinates: 40°02′37″N 76°19′13″E / 40.0436°N 76.3202°E / 40.0436; 76.3202
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North Museum of Nature and Science
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Established1953
Location400 College Ave, Lancaster
Coordinates40°02′37″N 76°19′13″E / 40.0436°N 76.3202°E / 40.0436; 76.3202
TypeNatural history
Websitenorthmuseum.org

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

History

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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

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  • Birds
  • Fossils - Contains several dinosaur fossils and an authentic moa skeleton.
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Live Animals
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References

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  1. ^ "Mission and History". North Museum. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  2. ^ Writer, By CINDY STAUFFER | Staff. "New planetarium, new nature gallery part of major renovations planned at North Museum". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  3. ^ "Lancaster's North Museum to reopen on Saturday after extensive renovations (photo gallery)". pennlive. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2022-04-28.