The establishment of the Museum as a major community center featuring scientific research and exhibits and a broad range of public education programs, special events and activities.

The acquisition and construction of world class exhibits

The establishment of a professional scientific staff

An emphasis of nationally recognized scientific research programs

Affiliations with local and regional institutions of higher learning including colleges and universities. Such associations may include:

University and college faculty as Curators of our Natural History departments

Graduate Students as additional staff and student researchers

Degree granting programs in Museum Studies

Formal associations with adult and continuing education programs

Teacher Professional Development Programs