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Through field studies and collection-based scientific research, the scientists and researchers of Carnegie Museum of Natural History generate new knowledge and promote stewardship of Earth and its natural resources. Public exhibitions, programs, and educational partnerships allow us to share the results of our scientific research in order to enhance scientific literacy by illuminating the processes of evolution and adaptation that have shaped the diversity of our world and its inhabitants. Learn more by visiting the websites of our research divisions.

bird specimen

Anthropocene Studies

Section of Anthropology

Human Culture Studies (Anthropology & Archaeology)

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Birds (Ornithology)

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Plants (Botany)

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Collection Care & Conservation

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Amphibians & Reptiles (Herpetology)

Invertebrate Paleontology

Fossil Invertebrates (Invertebrate Paleontology)

Invertebrate Zoology

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Mammals (Mammalogy)

Pennsylvania cerussite and malachite

Minerals (Mineralogy) and Earth Sciences

Colorful mollusks collection

Mollusks (Malacology)

triceratops

Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology)

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