Olson Museum of Natural History

Olson Museum of Natural History The Olson Museum of Natural History is an integral educational entity within the University of Wisconsin -

This professionally maintained academic resource provides an opportunity for greater public understanding and appreciation for the world in which one lives through exhibitions, education, research, and public service. The Museum of Natural History is affiliated with the College of Letters and Science and is open when school is in session (including extensive summer hours) at which time the public is welcome to walk through to visit the exhibits.

✨ Please welcome another student staff member supporting the museum this summer. ✨
06/11/2026

✨ Please welcome another student staff member supporting the museum this summer. ✨

We are so fortunate to have some wonderful support at the Olson Museum. ✨ Please welcome our museum staff members, wor...
06/09/2026

We are so fortunate to have some wonderful support at the Olson Museum. ✨ Please welcome our museum staff members, working this summer. ✨

One of our newest members first, Lee!

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

Our outreach specialist, Brigid, recently accepted the Outstanding Professional Contribution Award at the Biology UWSP D...
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

We would love to see visitors this summer! Our summer hours begin May 17, 2026* *The museum will be closed the last two ...
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).

📣 Last Junior Science program of the semester!Friends, we hope you can join our education intern, Addy, for a fantastic ...
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/

04/16/2026
Let's gallop through time. Tonight's Junior Science theme is an exploration of horse evolution. Join for a hands-on prog...
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!

Come visit the Olson Museum of Natural History at night during our special hours!Come and celebrate Earth Day learning a...
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

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2001 Fourth Avenue
Stevens Point, WI
54481

Telephone

+17153462858

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