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Nylander Museum — Museum

The Nylander Museum of Natural History was founded in 1939 to house various artifacts collected by its namesake, Olaf O. Nylander. Mr. Nylander, a self-taught naturalist, served as the museum's curator until his death in 1943. Today, a life-size wax statue of Mr. Nylander presides over the south gallery.

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About Nylander Museum

The Nylander Museum of Natural History was founded in 1939 to house various artifacts collected by its namesake, Olaf O. Nylander. Mr. Nylander, a self-taught naturalist, served as the museum's curator until his death in 1943. Today, a life-size wax statue of Mr. Nylander presides over the south gallery.

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The Nylander Museum of Natural History was founded in 1939 to house various artifacts collected by its namesake, Olaf O. Nylander. Mr. Nylander, a self-taught naturalist, served as the museum's curator until his death in 1943. Today, a life-size wax statue of Mr. Nylander presides over the south gallery.

Nylander Museum — Caribou, ME