Apparently, this museum has witnessed the passage of time. Enter the Hall of Animal Diversity and you will see a classic 20th-century natural history museum exhibition. But the oldies can sure be goodies. I find "Collections Connections" to be really educational. And the Hall of World Cultures is thoughtfully curated and has interesting pieces of work.

That being said, there were also things to quibble about in my visit: quite a few multimedia screens were out of order; reflective glass and strong sunlight sometimes made it difficult to appreciate the details of structures in the Heritage Hall; the coat room on the ground level was not labeled on the floor plan; and one display case in the world culture exhibition was empty without a sign stating why. Last, as men's and women's restrooms are on different floors, I think it may be better to make them all-gender.

Still, I would definitely recommend visiting this place if you are in the area. Despite a few factors that may affect your visiting experience, the exhibitions here are consistently informative, and admission to the Museum is free (with suggested donation).