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Dallas Museum of Natural History and The Science Place Merge to Create a World-Class Museum of Nature & Science for North Texas "We recognize the need for a world-class science museum in Dallas," said George Consolver, president of the board of The Science Place. "To have these important institutions working together toward that goal will be monumental." The merger comes after extensive talks between the boards of the two organizations. A Unification Committee comprised of members from both boards will complete the plan for the consolidation of the two institutions within the next 90 days. Upon approval of the committee's recommendations, a new governing board will be formed for the Museum of Nature & Science. "We're very excited about this development," said Frank-Paul King, chairman of the board of the Dallas Museum of Natural History. "We've been neighbors for a long time. Together we will create a learning facility for the community that enhances our ability to achieve our mission of inspiring minds through nature and science." Plans for the downtown site of the Museum of Nature & Science are well underway. Communities Foundation of Texas recently gave $100,000 to help develop the Museum's master plan, a critical step in making the project a reality. "This is a significant time for the Museum and downtown Dallas," said Brent Christopher, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. "This grant is designed to inspire the collaboration of other donors with the Museum and to help lay the groundwork so that the rest of the project will be successful." About the Dallas Museum of Natural History The Dallas Museum of Natural History, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial and was one of the first natural history museums in the region. The Dallas Museum of Natural History, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is funded in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Additional support is provided by the Microsoft Corporation and the Junior League of Dallas. American Airlines is the official airline of the Museum and The Dallas Morning News is the official sponsor. The mission of the Dallas Museum of Natural History is to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world through collections-based research, educational programs and exhibitions. About The Science Place The Science Place, a non-profit educational organization, was founded in 1946 as the Dallas Health Museum and is one of the oldest science museums in the nation, accredited by both the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM). It was the first museum in Dallas to receive AAM accreditation and is one of seven museums that founded ASTC. The Science Place is supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts and is sponsored by EDS and The Dallas Morning News. Its mission is to inspire a passion for science, math and technology through exploration, discovery and life-long learning. About the Downtown facility of the new Museum of Nature & Science The Downtown facility for the Museum of Nature & Science will be built on a 4.66-acre site at the northwest corner of Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Field Street. This family-friendly facility will provide an education and entertainment destination that will draw millions of visitors of all ages to the downtown area during business and evening hours and will contribute to the rejuvenation and economic development of downtown Dallas. This new building will be approximately 150-200,000 square feet, allowing the Museum to provide innovative content including live plants and animals, water elements, permanent and temporary exhibits, indoor and outdoor programming, in-depth research and collections, interactive displays and cutting-edge technology. Return to Media Information |
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