It was founded in 1900 and was started by Edwin Carter who collects animal being and his specimen were displayed at his simple cabin home in which he called it as Carter Museum. Soon, when all his collection became larger enough, his needs for the preservation of his specimen are needed. It was the time when funds for the building's renovation were raised. In December 1906, the Museum is totally organized and maintained well.
As the growth is in progress, many collectors of different items had contributed for the good progress of the museum. Because its continued success, in July, 1908, it was legally opened to the public.
As years passes by, the expansion of the museum continuously altering because the needs of the community are increasing.
For over 100 years of progressing successfully, they plan a 10 year vision in which fast and high technology are to be applied. For the safety of the people visiting the place and for a valuable preserved items, they'll provide a more durable and lasting building as part of their vision. Since they are now encountering crisis in the world of science, they will produce a more substantial way of learning in the field of science. Furthermore, it will convert the museum into a green building for the conservation of energy and reduces the use of carbon fuels as well.
The people behind this institution including the volunteers and staffs are all working together to achieve their vision and to provide the people with more artifacts and a more wealth of valued information in science.
