American friends of the Museum

About us

The Natural History Museum plays a central role in generating and communicating knowledge across scientific and national boundaries. International cooperation is required to understand and tackle the issues that our planet faces. The Museum established an international foundation in 1990, which in 2001 became the American Friends of the Natural History Museum London. The foundation is run by a board of trustees and is a registered 501(c)3 organisation encouraging tax-deductible gifts under US law.

Support a project

American Friends secures funding for Museum scientific research projects worldwide, such as the Encyclopedia of life project. Our scientists collaborate with colleagues on every continent, including those at the Smithsonian and the American Museum of Natural History. We encourage the sharing of perspectives and international expertise

Read more about the exciting range of projects the Museum is undertaking, which you could potentially support.

Trustees

Lord Palumbo (Chairman)
Dr Michael Dixon
Dr Buzz Aldrin
Ronald Cohen
Harvey Soning
Dr John Horner
Dany Khosrovani
Mr Fraser Marcus
Mr David Vennett

Please Email us, or call the Development Department at the Museum if you would like to give a donation through American Friends of the Natural History Museum.