Olson Museum of Natural History

05/20/2026

Friends, our museum gift shop is OPEN for the summer. Please make note of our new weekday hours! 🛍️Come browse!

Store proceeds help fund exhibits, programming, and research at the Olson Museum of Natural History.

SHOP THE MUSEUM The Olson Museum of Natural History Gift Shop offers a wealth of nature-related gifts, books, educational toys, apparel, jewelry, stationery and much more. You can shop responsibly...

05/07/2026

Our outreach specialist, Brigid, recently accepted the Outstanding Professional Contribution Award at the Biology UWSP Department of Biology Awards! 🙌

Outstanding Professional Contribution Award

05/06/2026

We would love to see visitors this summer! Our summer hours begin May 17, 2026*

*The museum will be closed the last two Mondays in May (staff training May 18 and for Memorial Day, May 25).

04/28/2026

📣 Last Junior Science program of the semester!

Friends, we hope you can join our education intern, Addy, for a fantastic night of learning about the science of the Ice Age.

Bring a friend Thursday night and learn how humans adapted and thrived! https://www.uwsp.edu/museum-programs-2025-2026/

04/21/2026

Get a jump on Earth Day! Our students are hosting Earth Day Night at the Museum during our special hours. 🌏

https://spin.uwsp.edu/omnh/rsvp_boot?id=386209

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Let's gallop through time. Tonight's Junior Science theme is an exploration of horse evolution. Join for a hands-on program with our amazing museum interns!

04/15/2026

Come visit the Olson Museum of Natural History at night during our special hours!

Come and celebrate Earth Day learning about the earth and visit our Rock and Fossil Exhibit to check out the new interpretive signs. Stick around to explore the Discovery Room and try out some hands on activities and crafts. Get a chance to meet our staff and learn about student clubs that support the work of the museum!

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 from 5:30 pm- 8 pm

WHERE: UW-Stevens Point Science Building Lobby, 2001 Fourth Avenue

04/14/2026

We are delighted that more than 375 visitors engaged with 80+ volunteers to help us host another successful Collection Crawl.

What was your favorite part?

Enjoy more 📸 here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=uwspolsonmuseum&set=a.1522910043167837

04/11/2026

The Olson Museum's annual campus-wide open house drew hundreds to campus. Curators and volunteers provided a fun day of learning for all ages in the 2026 Collection Crawl.

A great day of sharing and learning. Thanks to all who made it possible, including more than 80 volunteers! Full gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1522910043167837&type=3