The Ohio History Center in Columbus includes a number of natural history displays.
According to the display:
“Beginning in the mid-19th-ccenttury of the field of natural history became extremely popular, and reached its height during the Victorian era. It was common in many homes to have an assortment of natural history objects on display, from terrariums to butterfly collections to mineral specimens. Of particular interest were birds, both taxidermy specimens and bird eggs.
Over-collecting, along with loss of habitat, lead to the extinction of some birds species, such as the passenger pigeon, and the increased rarity of others. Birds and their eggs and nests are now protected and can only be collected with federal and local scientific collecting permits.”
More natural history exhibits
Montana Natural History Center: Skulls and Skeletons (photo diary)
Museums 101: Birds of the World (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: North American Mammal Hall (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Hall of African Mammals (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Water Birds, Arctic Birds (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Bird Eggs (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Birds and Mammals of the Hanford Reach (Photo Diary)