About Us

SPNHC was formed in 1985 and is recognized as a non-profit organization {501(c)(3)} in the United States. The Society’s objectives are:

To provide and maintain an international association of persons who study and care for natural history collections
To encourage research on the essential requirements for preserving, storing, studying and displaying natural history collections
To publish a professional journal, Collection Forum, and encourage the dissemination of information about natural history collections
To hold annual meetings and sponsor symposia and workshops to foster the exchange of ideas and information

Get Involved

If you work with natural history collections, or if you are interested in natural history, SPNHC wants you to get involved. There are several ways to get involved with the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections.

Join a committee. We need your ideas and help!
Vote in the SPNHC officer elections and nominate an eligible colleague for a position (watch for email invitations).
Join the Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) if you are a student or just starting your career.

Donations are always welcome and help the Society achieve its goals, but the most important thing to do is to JOIN and Become a Member.

The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections

PO Box 4022, Topeka, KS 66604