Natural History Museum of Jamaica

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SummaryThe mission of the Natural History Museum of Jamaica is to research, document, preserve, protect and disseminate information on Jamaica’s natural scientific heritage and to function as the repository for Jamaican flora and fauna. The Natural History Museum of Jamaica is mandated to stimulate an interest in the sciences, maintain the national collections of flora and fauna, conduct research related to Jamaica’s natural history, and disseminate information on Jamaican biodiversity. (Source: Museum Website)

Founded in 1879, the Natural History Museum of Jamaica in Kingston, Jamaica works to preserve the the history of the country’s plants, animals, and geology.