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The Natural History and First Peoples displays are undergoing a much needed renovation

The displays in the museum office building have informed at brought joy to visitors for years. but now, it is time for an updated look, more information and interactive exhibits. Over the next several months, visitors will notice changes including new signage, restored artifacts and more. Check in here to view our progress as we work to bring you a more comprehensive vision of the earliest history of Adams County.

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This is what the original display looked like as of September 1st, 2026

Progress so far

The first step in the process has been to catalog every specimen with as much information as we possibly can. Every item needs an indetifying number, 

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