FRIENDS OF NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES
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Mission Statement
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences illuminates the interdependence of nature and humanity through what do we know?, how do we know?, what is happening now?, and how can the public participate? questions. Its engaging visitor experience combines elements of a natural history museum, science-technology center, children’s museum, aquarium and zoo. The Museum is offers free admission and is open seven days a week, year round.
About This Cause
Opened in 1879 and greatly expanded in 2000 and 2012, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences illuminates the interdependence of nature and humanity through what do we know?, how do we know?, what is happening now?, and how can the public participate? questions. Supported by a State appropriation with contributed and earned revenues managed by its nonprofit Friends organization, the Museum ranks highly in national efficiency comparisons of facility size and annual data of budgets, visitation, staffing, and volunteerism. Its engaging visitor experience combines elements of a natural history museum, science-technology center, children’s museum, aquarium and zoo. With 4.5+ million individual impacts in 2016, onsite resources are well integrated with offsite, online and outdoor resources. The Museum is Raleigh’s top-rated attraction, the State’s most popular museum, and an exemplar of progressive trends in nature and science museums globally. Recognized in 2014 with a national medal for outstanding community service at the White House, in 2015 by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau with its top award for economic impact, and in 2016 by the Raleigh Mayor’s Award for service to those with disabilities, the Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and one of three nationwide partners of the Smithsonian Science Education Center. In 2016-17, reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums reported these observations: The museum has succeeded in regenerating itself over the past several years … this institution does so many things so well; overall, it is in amazing shape for any museum, much less a state museum … the museum has forthrightly evolved its interpretative philosophy and strategy to address bigger stories about humans as an inseparable element in the ecosystem of all life, and therefore to be concerned about matters of conservation and sustainability … succeeded in becoming a locus of significant research … NCMNS is a leader in integrating onsite and offsite resources and in integrating various modes of communication effectively ... embraced new forms of learning … developed an extensive network of partnerships to expand its educational outreach … efforts to become more accessible to the large share of its service population with physical and intellectual challenges is notable and exemplary … deeply respected by community leaders … embraced and perhaps pioneered new forms of learning using multimedia tools and partnerships with local and national organizations … reflects and reinforces the Research Triangle reputation of innovation and learning … aspires to be – being asked to be – a leading component of the region’s desire to be seen as an international magnet for innovation and talent … the museum has taken a leadership role in developing important partnerships within and beyond North Carolina … the NCMNS is preparing to apply for accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums – this voluntary step has resulted in further self-analysis and improvement of its work. Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support the Museum. The Friends accepts and manages earned and contributed revenues for the Museum. All Friends activities serve the broader goal of helping the Museum illuminate the interdependence of nature and humanity.