Get Involved
As a museum we feel it's important to support our community. We also love having the community partner with research and activities at the museum. There are plenty of ways to join us and help support science learning.
Are you faculty or a researcher?
Use our Collections to support your research. Bring your classes to museum to explore and learn. Share your research with the public by partnering with our education team on programs like Sunday with a Scientist or Science Chat Specials.
Are you a member of the public or a fan of museums and natural history?
Volunteer at one of our public locations or in our Research Collections. Become a member and explore as often as you want. Consider supporting the museum financially so we can continue sharing science in our communities. Or interact with one of our Community Access Program events.
Regardless of how you got here, we're grateful for your interest and support.
Ways to Get Involved:
Volunteer
Volunteers play an integral role in fulfilling UNSM’s mission of promoting natural history and world cultures through research collections, educational programs, and behind-the-scenes opportunities.
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Community Access Program
The University of Nebraska State Museum believes science should be accessible to everyone. We also believe it is important to be stewards of our communities. Our Community Access Program (CAP) allows us to achieve both objectives. CAP lets museum members and visitors join UNSM in supporting Lincoln-based community and non-profit organizations to give back and support residents facing a variety of challenges or accessibility issues. CAP offers four different ways to engage and support the community.
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Friends of the State Museum
The Friends of the State Museum (FOSM) is a 501c3 with a mission to bring people together in support of the University of Nebraska State Museum by promoting an understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of science and natural history. FOSM accomplishes this by volunteering at events, helping make connections in the community, advocating for the museum, and fundraising for various museum needs.
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