Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project
The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project is a five-year collaborative effort to document the distribution of Maryland's reptiles and amphibians. Click below to learn more about the project and how to get involved. Learn More
Upcoming Programs
The Maryland Herpetological Society (a section of the NHSM Herpetology Department) is meeting at our new location in Overlea. We have also initiated the NHSM Fossil Club which meets monthly at our new location. Click the "Learn More" link to see a list of meetings, outings, and programs at the NHSM.Learn More
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NHSM has purchased a 9,000 square foot building with a 60-car parking
lot on almost an acre of land for the future home of "The Maryland Naturalist
Center". The property is located at 6908 Belair Road, just one mile inside
of the Baltimore Beltway in Baltimore County and just 100 yards from the
city line. After renovations, the site will be used for collections conservation,
building a community of naturalists through the consortium, and offering
educational outreach. Programs will start at the Naturalist Center and
extend into communities to allow people to experience nature in their
own backyards. Learn More
The history of The Natural History Society of Maryland starts long before
its incorporation in 1929. Founded by members of the Maryland Academy
of Science, many of our older collections were collected by members of
the Academy in the 1800's. For decades we ran a natural history museum
in the Baltimore Zoo's Maryland House. Since its closure in the mid-1970's
the items on display as well as thousands of scientific specimens have
been stored in our office in Charles Village. Learn what we've been doing
recently, and about our plan to develop a permanent, comprehensive natural
history museum in the State of Maryland. Learn More
There are currently no programs in our database. Please check back soon for updates.
Our Mission
The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.