The Georgia Museum of Natural History provides Joshua Laerm Academic Support Awards annually. These awards support studies in natural history by students currently enrolled at the University of Georgia.

Application deadlines for both graduate and undergraduate students is on 12 October. Application requirements have recently changed, please read through the Information about the award for more information.

Dr. Laerm was the Museum Director from 1978 to 1997. A fund has been established in his memory to support student research in natural history.

Georgia is home to many different animals. The state's diverse regions allow all kinds of wildlife to flourish. Learn about the animals, regions, and more found in our state in the Georgia Wildlife Web!

The Georgia Museum of Natural History Gallery will host a new exhibit on Saturday, 28th of January 2012, from 10am to 3pm, entitled "Leopards, Hyenas, and Bears - Oh My!".

Have you ever wanted to get really close to a leopard, grizzly bear, or Cape buffalo? This new exhibit examines predators and prey from around the world, highlighting specimens from the newly acquired Collins collection.

After opening day, the exhibit will be open Monday-Friday (10am - 4pm) and Saturday (12-3pm).