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Nature to You Loan Program

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Bring nature into your classroom, art studio, and home by becoming a member of the Museum's Loan Program. Membership allows for a year of unlimited access to the program's collection—over 1100 specimens that represent the biologic and geologic diversity of the southwestern United States, Baja California and the world.

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This program offers individuals, school groups and organizations the chance to sponsor a specimen exhibit in the Nature to You Loan Program. Opportunities are available at many donation levels to fund collection refurbishment or finance a new exhibit. Join us in support of this wonderful community resource.

Contact the Loan Program Manager and let her know you are interested in sponsoring a critter. She will give you some options in your price range.

Call 619.255.0236 or email loanprogram@sdnhm.org.


Please note at 5:30 PM on Friday, June 20th the Nature to You Loan Program will close for the summer. We will reopen in the fall at 2:30 PM on Monday, September 8th.

Nature to You Loan Program General Information

Annual Fee: $50 per year
Loan period is two weeks.

One Time Membership:
The Nature to You Loan Program offers a one time membership for a fee of $25. This membership allows for one loan from the program; the duration of this loan is one week and is limited to four specimens.

Days/Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:30-5:30 PM. Appointments suggested, but not required.
Location: Northwest corner of the Museum on atrium level 1

For more information, call 619.255.0236 for an appointment or email loanprogram@sdnhm.org.