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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

One of the Four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

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About Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Ainsley showing visitors the Invertebrate Zoology collection
Tim Pearce showing someone a snail
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OUR MISSION

To deepen wonder and advance understanding of our natural world—past and present—in order to embrace responsibility for our collective future. 

OUR COMMITMENTS

  • We Are Nature: Recognizing that humans are an inextricable part of nature—a powerful yet fragile relationship that has evolved over thousands of years
  • Essential Science: Illuminating the science and championing the people who help us understand the most pressing issues facing the Earth and its inhabitants
  • A Cherished Collection: Stewarding and studying the millions of specimens and objects in our care, which together provide the evidence of life and change on Earth over time
  • Inclusive Perspectives: Inviting and collaborating with our fellow staff, trusted partners, and diverse communities to enrich and strengthen our interpretation and storytelling
  • Courageous Accountability: Acknowledging and rectifying the inequities that pervade our past and our present
  • Pride of Place: Understanding, welcoming, and serving Pittsburgh and the region

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