Programs include special events, our nationally-recognized BioBlitz , workshops, lectures, multicultural events, field trips, day and night nature hikes, day trips, and international travel. UConn students participate in the Museum's events. Students and faculty create exhibits and lead Museum programs. Scholarships are available for individuals who cannot afford to attend programs. Volunteers find many opportunities at the Museum.
Members receive excellent benefits.
The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History serves the University of Connecticut and the public by promoting an understanding and appreciation of our natural and cultural world, especially as related to New England. To communicate the significance and vulnerability of archaeological and natural resources. To enhance university learning, teaching and research. To enrich elementary and secondary education. To acquire and present knowledge about the natural and cultural history of Connecticut and New England.