Illuminating Minds: Celebrating Nature and Science in Our Community
Step into a world of discovery at the Marion Natural History Museum, proudly marking our 150th anniversary in 2022! Our enduring mission is to ignite a passion for the natural world, cultivate environmental guardians, and instill a lifelong zeal for learning through accessible science and technology. Our focus? The rich natural history of our locality, brought to life through engaging exhibits, enlightening lectures, and interactive educational programs for both the young and the young at heart.
As a cornerstone of education and information in our community, the Museum is dedicated to exploring and explaining the wonders of our local coastal and offshore environments. Our exhibits, archives, and dynamic outreach programs delve into pertinent issues, sparking public interest and deepening understanding of science and natural history. Our goal? To nurture a profound and informed connection with our environment, fostering a community that is both aware and caring.
The Museum is more than just a place to visit; it's a launchpad for future scientists, naturalists, and engineers. Our impact resonates through generations, nurturing the curiosity and ambition of area youth. We invite you to be part of this journey – as a visitor, volunteer, member, sponsor, donor, or partner organization. Join us in celebrating and sustaining this legacy, especially as we commemorate our 150th anniversary.
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.”
~ Rachel Carson
Join Us For Our Upcoming Events
Sea Turtles in Massachusetts Waters with Mass Audubon
Sea Turtles in Massachusetts Waters: Mass Audubon’s Year-round Rescue, Recovery, Research and Boater Outreach Programs Join us when we welcome Massachusetts Audubon Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator Karen Dourdeville. Let’s hear…
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms
Join us for a mid-autumn hike where we will look for what mushrooms are still fruiting. We will chat about basic anatomy and diagnostic features for identifying mushrooms as well…
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Celebrate Archeology Month with Fossils and Museum Artifacts
Amateur Archeologist Jim Pierson will be sharing his collection of specimens, showing us some techniques to help with searching for artifacts, as well as exploring the museum’s collection.
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Winter Wonder Bugs
What do Elsa and insects have in common? The cold doesn’t bother them anyway. New England winters are a harsh and deadly environment. For a cold-blooded animal, such as an…
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“Mysteries of the midwater” – the Ocean Twilight Zone with Benjamin Grassian of WHOI
Benjamin Grassian is a Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution working with imaging, acoustic and net data collected during the Ocean Twilight Zone project. He is working with zooplankton…
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Winter Wonder Bugs
New England winters are a harsh and deadly environment. For a cold-blooded animal, such as an insect, ice, snow, and freezing temperatures could spell doom. But, insects follow one rule:…
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Conservation Explorations
Let’s learn about streams, marshes and other important resource areas with Doug Guay-Lee, Town of Marion Conservation Commission scientist. We’ll be learning about and viewing some of the animals and…
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Trees From the Ground Up
Join us while we welcome State Forester James Rassman, who will be speaking about all the benefits a tree provides, from roots to the atmosphere. This will be an indoor…
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