To maintain and develop collections, and use them to promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use and enjoyment of the natural world.

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s preeminent museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs.

Features collection databases, links to other museums

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Features: fossil halls and amber exhibits

A consortium of 6 natural history museums, including the Berkeley Museum of Paleontolgy.

The sixth largest natural history museum in America

World-class museum. Home of "Sue" the T.Rex

Nice displays, naturally

Nice museum; part of the Cincinnati Museum Complex

Home of the famous Dunkelosteus "The Terrible Fish"