The Wagner Free Institute of Science is a National Landmark natural history museum, library and educational institution. Founded in 1855, it is dedicated to provided free public education in science. Its historic building provides a rare experience of a 19th century science museum, with rows of cherrywood cabinets housing thousands of natural history specimens. The Wagner offers a wide range of free programs, including evening science courses, public talks by scientists and scholars, hands-on lessons for schools and children's groups, Open Houses, and tours of its historic building and collections. The museum, library and archives also serve researchers in fields across the sciences, arts and humanities.