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Research

The Science Division conducts research with robust and diverse community participation and conveys accurate, compelling stories that connect the past, present and future.

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Collections

The Science Division grows and cares for a world-class natural history collection composed of 4.3 million artifacts, specimens and cultural belongings in over 20 different collections.

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Labs

The Science Division cares for, prepares and conserves specimens, objects and cultural belongings in world-class labs in a variety of departments.  

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People

Over 60 people work in the Science Division to support our collections, research and Museum activities.