Immerse yourself in the wonders of this island's natural history, where ancient marine environments have given rise to breathtaking terrestrial ecosystems.

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Puerto Rico’s Natural World

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Celebrating and Preserving Puerto Rico’s Natural Heritage

We aim to educate visitors about the natural history of Puerto Rico and its transformation from the perspective of minerals, rocks, fossils, and oceanics aspects that evolved into our current civilization.

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A pink river dolphin swimming underwater, with its head and part of its body visible, and a sandy sea floor beneath.
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Tierra Dinámica
Tierra Dinámica

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Flora borinqueniana
Flora borinqueniana

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Three people viewing botanical artwork on a wall in an indoor gallery.

Botanical Art

Close-up of a dark, textured rock surface with visible cracks and yellowish mineral streaks.

Rocks and Soil

Ancient bones on display at a museum, labeled 'Dugongo' (Priscorsiren atlantica), with descriptive text in Spanish.

Fosils

Display case with vintage-style handwritten letters and botanical illustrations, featuring text and images of fruit and plants.

Historical Experience

A mountain covered with green trees with blue sky and white clouds above in the background.

Puerto Rican Tectonics

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Highlights

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Active Tectonics, Quaternary Stress Regime Evolution andSeismotectonic Faults in Southern Central Hispaniola
Active Tectonics, Quaternary Stress Regime Evolution andSeismotectonic Faults in Southern Central Hispaniola
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New species of fossil cetaceans discovered
New species of fossil cetaceans discovered
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Coquí fossil from Puerto Rico takes title of oldest Caribbean frog
Coquí fossil from Puerto Rico takes title of oldest Caribbean frog

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DISCOVER SCIENCE

Fossilized skeleton of a prehistoric animal on sandy ground.
En el Caribe se han encontrado diferentes especies de dugongos primitivos adaptados a pasar tiempo en tierra firme. Estos mamíferos acuáticos eran similares a los manatíes de hoy día. La diferencia más notable es su
🔎 "Yo quisiera que mi pueblo amase las ciencias naturales porque ahí está el porvenir." – Ana Roqué de Duprey Ana Roqué de Duprey fue una pionera puertorriqueña de la educación, la ciencia y
Cuando llegaron los colonizadores españoles a las costas de Boriquén esta ya contaba con habitantes que habían llegado miles de años atrás. Estos primeros pobladores convivieron con parte de nuestra fauna end&eacute
El Museo de Historia Natural y Conservación de Puerto Rico agradece enormemente la abrumadora participación y apoyo recibidos durante la Semana Educativa dedicada al Mes de la Historia Natural del Archipiélago de Puerto Rico. Ant
🌿 Nuestro Museo de Historia Natural y Conservación de Puerto Rico depende de contribuciones como la suya para avanzar en nuestra misión educativa, fomentando la comprensión y un aprecio profundo por nuestra isla. Juntos, asegur
Hoy día el Archipiélago de Puerto Rico se divide en 78 municipios pero los geólogos dividen la isla en provincias ígneas en base a la edad y la composición de las rocas en cada una. Las tres son: · Provincia
Logo of Museo de Historia Natural in Ciudad de Aguadilla with a gold circular emblem and black and gold lettering.

17 C. Manuel Corchado y Juarbe, Aguadilla, 00603

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–4pm

Phone
(555) 555-555

Emails

info@mhnpr.org

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Your donation helps us to protect and preserve the natural history of Puerto Rico, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for our Island.

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A pink river dolphin swimming underwater with a sandy ocean floor and submerged wooden posts in the background.

By supporting our museum, you contribute to the preservation and celebration of Puerto Rico's remarkable journey. Together, let's ensure the legacy of this magnificent transformation, endures for generations to come.

By supporting our museum, you contribute to the preservation and celebration of Puerto Rico's remarkable journey. Together, let's ensure the legacy of this magnificent transformation, endures for generations to come.