Stiftung der naturkundlichen Sammlungen Th. Thomas
About the funder
The Stiftung der naturkundlichen Sammlungen Th. Thomas is a non-profit foundation based in Bissendorf-Wissingen that manages natural history collections for research, teaching, and public education. Its central mission is to provide insights into the interconnections of nature through objects from the fields of fossils, minerals, insects, mollusks, and Egyptology, and to highlight the role of humans within the ecological system. Unlike many private collections, the foundation makes its holdings available to the public, thereby promoting knowledge transfer and scientific education.
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Mission & Vision
The Th. Thomas Foundation for Natural History Collections aims to inspire interest in the natural sciences and to impart solid foundational knowledge in natural history. Through open access to its collections and the support of projects and citizen science, it assists people of all ages in understanding ecological relationships and actively participating in the exploration of their environment.
Target groups
The foundation's offerings are aimed at a broad audience: from pupils and students to educators, as well as amateur researchers and interested citizen scientists. Through exhibitions, workshops, and citizen science projects, the foundation addresses both laypersons and professionals, promoting interdisciplinary exchange and sustainable environmental awareness.