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The museum has exhibits focused on Indiana's natural history from the present day back to the Ordovician period 350 million years ago. You won't want to miss the most complete skeleton of a Giant Beaver in the world or our passenger pigeons, both species that are now extinct. Also check out the Ralph Teetor Planetarium, open by request to the public on Sunday afternoons.

Under the direction of Heather Lerner the museum is now developing special rotating exhibits to be on display for limited periods of time as well as interactive learning centers throughout the museum. 

Permanent Exhibits

Paleontology (the BIG SKELETONS)

See a giant beaver, a mastodon, a giant ground sloth, a dire wolf, and learn all about these giant mammals in Indiana.

The Arthropods

Get up close and personal with spiders, insects, crustaceans, and arthropods as you learn about the lives of these tiny creatures.

Indiana Birds of Prey

This exhibit highlights the fascinating predatory birds of Indiana: identify owls, eagles, hawks and much moore!

The Indiana Marshland

See the birds of Indiana marshes. Many, like the whooping crane, are now rare species in the wild.

Indiana Mammals

Learn about the adaptations of Indiana mammals that make them suited to their natural habitats.

African Mammals

Compare these mammals from far, far away to the Indiana mammals next door.

The Mummy

See one of Indiana's two mummies (both are in Richmond!) and learn all about ancient Egypt.

Live Reptiles

Meet our friendly snakes, turtles, iguanas, and a bearded dragon, all while you learn about their lives and habitats.

The Discovery Room

The place for kids, this room is full of things to see, touch, and explore. Kids love science!

Fossils and Geology

Did you know Richmond has some of the best fossils in the nation? Learn all about the rocks and fossils of this geologically rich area.

Rotating Exhibits

Jim Fowler

In honor of Jim Fowler's visit to Earlham, a summary of his life and work at Earlham and some of the bird specimens he has collected. 

Museum Staff Research

This exhibit features work done by museum director, Dr. Heather Lerner, with Hawaiian Honeycreepers, a diverse family of birds in the Pacific Islands.