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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences company history timeline

1979

The American Association of Museums accredits the Museum in 1979, recognizing the achievement of professional standards in collections and services.

1995

In 1995, Governor James Hunt launches the Museum’s campaign for new exhibits, which eventually raises $36 million.

1998

The Research Lab is completed in 1998, giving collections climate-controlled room in which to grow.

2000

The new North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences opens to a huge fanfare in April 2000 — immediately becoming the largest natural history museum in the Southeast.

The N.C. Museum of Forestry in Whiteville, established as a satellite facility in 2000, continues to create exhibits and programming with guidance and support from Museum staff.

2004

Prairie Ridge Ecostation for Wildlife and Learning opens in 2004.

2012

The museum expanded its downtown campus in 2012, with the adjacent Nature Research Center.

2015

The new NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville (former Museum of Forestry) opens in February 2015, redesigned as an indoor-outdoor learning center for exploring science and nature.

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