{"id":17421,"date":"2016-09-28T08:40:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T15:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=17421"},"modified":"2016-09-28T08:40:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-28T15:40:33","slug":"animal-museum-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"The Animal Museum: Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Opening_Saturday_October_1_in_Los_Angeles\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >Opening Saturday October 1 in Los Angeles.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#421_Colyton_Street_Los_Angeles_CA_90013\" >421 Colyton Street \nLos Angeles, CA 90013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#1-323-928-2652\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >1-323-928-2652<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#New_Website_%E2%80%93_http_theanimalmuseumcom\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >New Website &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Facebook_Page_%E2%80%93_https_wwwfacebookcomAnimalMuseum\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >Facebook Page &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Twitter_%E2%80%93_https_twittercomanimalmuseum\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >Twitter &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/animalmuseum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Instagram_%E2%80%93_https_wwwinstagramcomanimalmuseum\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >Instagram &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/animalmuseum\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Pinterest_%E2%80%93_https_wwwpinterestcomanimalmuseum\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >Pinterest &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/animalmuseum\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Posted_by_The_Animal_Museum_on_Thursday_September_15_2016\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >Posted by The Animal Museum on\u00a0Thursday, September 15, 2016<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#ABOUT_THE_ANIMAL_MUSEUM\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >ABOUT THE ANIMAL MUSEUM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#OUR_VISION\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >OUR VISION<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Like_you_we_want_a_kinder_more_compassionate_world_that_celebrates_animals_as_sentient_beings_who_are_deserving_of_our_attention_understanding_and_respect_We_believe_that_the_human-animal_bond_is_a_rich_shared_experience_and_that_we_have_the_capacity_and_responsibility_to_honor_the_inherent_value_of_the_animals_with_whom_we_share_the_planet\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >Like you, we want a kinder, more compassionate world that celebrates animals as sentient beings who are deserving of our attention, understanding, and respect. We believe that the human-animal bond is a rich, shared experience and that we have the capacity and responsibility to honor the inherent value of the animals with whom we share the planet.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#As_a_museum_we_are_the_first_of_our_kind\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >As a museum, we are the first of our kind.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#OUR_MISSION\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >OUR MISSION<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#We_exist_to_preserve_interpret_and_share_our_inspiring_legacy_of_animal_protection_to_nurture_current_and_future_generations_overall_awareness_about_animals_in_society_and_to_empower_change\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >We exist to preserve, interpret and share our inspiring legacy of animal protection, to nurture current and future generations\u2019 overall awareness about animals in society and to empower change.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#BACKGROUND\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >BACKGROUND<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Originally_founded_as_the_National_Museum_of_Animals_Society_in_2010_by_Carolyn_Merino_Mullin_the_organization_operated_as_an_online_and_mobile_museum_and_moved_into_its_first_building_on_Melrose_Avenue_in_Hollywood_in_2013_With_the_dedication_of_Board_Co-Chairpersons_Ellen_Lavinthal_and_Shelley_Traywick_the_Board_of_Directors_expanded_during_this_time_in_Hollywood_and_significant_funds_were_raised_to_move_the_museum_into_a_larger_facility_in_the_Arts_District_in_downtown_Los_Angeles_in_2016\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >Originally founded as the National Museum of Animals &amp; Society in 2010 by Carolyn Merino Mullin, the organization operated as an online and mobile museum and moved into its first building on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood in 2013. With the dedication of Board Co-Chairpersons, Ellen Lavinthal and Shelley Traywick, the Board of Directors expanded during this time in Hollywood and significant funds were raised to move the museum into a larger facility in the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles in 2016.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Visit_us_learn_about_our_organization_get_involved_and_connect_with_us\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >Visit us, learn about our organization, get involved and connect with us.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#HOW_WE_OPERATE\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >HOW WE OPERATE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#The_Animal_Museum_employs_traditional_museum_stratagems_in_achieving_its_mission_development_of_scholarly_exhibitions_interpretation_of_objects_and_accession_of_a_world-class_collection_and_preservation_effort_Moreover_the_Museum_pursues_the_following_objectives\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >The Animal Museum employs traditional museum stratagems in achieving its mission: development of scholarly exhibitions, interpretation of objects, and accession of a world-class collection and preservation effort. Moreover, the Museum pursues the following objectives:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Instituting_a_multifaceted_interdisciplinary_approach_%E2%80%93_from_the_humanities_to_the_arts_and_sciences_%E2%80%93_in_examining_our_dynamic_and_evolving_relationship_with_non-human_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >Instituting a multifaceted, interdisciplinary approach &#8211; from the humanities to the arts and sciences &#8211; in examining our dynamic and evolving relationship with non-human animals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Serving_as_the_preeminent_storehouse_for_archives_and_artifacts_of_the_Animal_Protection_Movement_domestic_and_abroad_and_encompassing_both_welfare-_and_rights-based_efforts\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >Serving as the preeminent storehouse for archives and artifacts of the Animal Protection Movement, domestic and abroad, and encompassing both welfare- and rights-based efforts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Nurturing_humanitys_legacy_of_compassion_for_animals_through_humane_education_programming\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >Nurturing humanity\u2019s legacy of compassion for animals through humane education programming.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#The_Animal_Museum_is_a_California-based_501c3_nonprofit_corporation_Our_tax_ID_is_27-4726818\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >The Animal Museum is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our tax ID is 27-4726818.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Related_posts_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >Related posts &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#1_2014_collaboration_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetbloga-museum-for-animals-people-please-share-tweet-widely\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >1) 2014 collaboration &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/a-museum-for-animals-people-please-share-tweet-widely\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#2_LIGHT_IN_DARK_PLACES_Anti-Vivisection_from_the_Victorian_Era_to_Modern_Day_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogopen-the-doors-for-animals-new-york-anti-vivisectionists\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >2) LIGHT IN DARK PLACES: Anti-Vivisection from the Victorian Era to Modern Day &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/open-the-doors-for-animals-new-york-anti-vivisectionists\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#3_A_2015_event_%E2%80%93_The_Art_of_the_Animal_will_accompany_an_exhibition_opening_at_The_National_Museum_of_Animals_and_Society_in_Los_Angeles_CA_in_May_of_2015_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogthe-art-of-the-animal\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >3) A 2015 event &#8211;\u00a0The Art of the Animal will accompany an exhibition opening at The National Museum of Animals and Society in Los Angeles, CA. in May of 2015 &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-art-of-the-animal\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#TheAnimalMuseumcom_-Buy_Tickets_Now\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >TheAnimalMuseum.com -Buy Tickets Now!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Today_LunchBreakLIVE_at_LAs_new_Animal_Museum_with_Ellen_Lavinthal_SuzannaUrszuly_MariaRobson_Veggielitas_%E2%80%93_A_fab_picnic_making_%E2%80%9CMock_Tuna%E2%80%9D_as_we_prepare_for_the_preview_grand_opening_of_The_Animal_Museum_this_Saturday_evening_Get_tickets_NOW_at_theanimalmuseumcom_-this_will_be_an_awesome_party\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >Today #LunchBreakLIVE at LA&#8217;s new Animal Museum with Ellen Lavinthal @SuzannaUrszuly @MariaRobson Veggielitas &#8211; A fab picnic making &#8220;Mock Tuna&#8221; as we prepare for the preview grand opening of The Animal Museum this Saturday evening! Get tickets NOW at theanimalmuseum.com -this will be an awesome party!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animal-museum-los-angeles\/#Posted_by_Jane_Velez-Mitchell_on_Monday_September_26_2016\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >Posted by Jane Velez-Mitchell on Monday, September 26, 2016<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_Saturday_October_1_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Opening Saturday October 1 in Los Angeles.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17431 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580.jpg\" alt=\"am580\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580-115x115.jpg 115w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AM580-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"nl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"421_Colyton_Street_Los_Angeles_CA_90013\"><\/span>421 Colyton Street<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"nl2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-323-928-2652\"><\/span>1-323-928-2652<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>New Website &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Facebook Page &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Twitter &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/animalmuseum\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/animalmuseum<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Instagram &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/animalmuseum\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/animalmuseum\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Pinterest &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/animalmuseum\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/animalmuseum\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/photos\/a.396279263717059.103982.165215986823389\/1353558474655795\/?type=3\" data-width=\"580 \" data-show-text=\"true\">\n<blockquote class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/photos\/a.396279263717059.103982.165215986823389\/1353558474655795\/?type=3\">\n<h4>Posted by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">The Animal Museum<\/a> on\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/photos\/a.396279263717059.103982.165215986823389\/1353558474655795\/?type=3\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Thursday, September 15, 2016<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/about\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">ABOUT THE ANIMAL MUSEUM<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OUR_VISION\"><\/span>OUR VISION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Like_you_we_want_a_kinder_more_compassionate_world_that_celebrates_animals_as_sentient_beings_who_are_deserving_of_our_attention_understanding_and_respect_We_believe_that_the_human-animal_bond_is_a_rich_shared_experience_and_that_we_have_the_capacity_and_responsibility_to_honor_the_inherent_value_of_the_animals_with_whom_we_share_the_planet\"><\/span>Like you, we want a kinder, more compassionate world that celebrates animals as sentient beings who are deserving of our attention, understanding, and respect. We believe that the human-animal bond is a rich, shared experience and that we have the capacity and responsibility to honor the inherent value of the animals with whom we share the planet.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_museum_we_are_the_first_of_our_kind\"><\/span>As a museum, we are the first of our kind.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OUR_MISSION\"><\/span>OUR MISSION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_exist_to_preserve_interpret_and_share_our_inspiring_legacy_of_animal_protection_to_nurture_current_and_future_generations_overall_awareness_about_animals_in_society_and_to_empower_change\"><\/span>We exist to preserve, interpret and share our inspiring legacy of animal protection, to nurture current and future generations\u2019 overall awareness about animals in society and to empower change.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BACKGROUND\"><\/span>BACKGROUND<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Originally_founded_as_the_National_Museum_of_Animals_Society_in_2010_by_Carolyn_Merino_Mullin_the_organization_operated_as_an_online_and_mobile_museum_and_moved_into_its_first_building_on_Melrose_Avenue_in_Hollywood_in_2013_With_the_dedication_of_Board_Co-Chairpersons_Ellen_Lavinthal_and_Shelley_Traywick_the_Board_of_Directors_expanded_during_this_time_in_Hollywood_and_significant_funds_were_raised_to_move_the_museum_into_a_larger_facility_in_the_Arts_District_in_downtown_Los_Angeles_in_2016\"><\/span>Originally founded as the National Museum of Animals &amp; Society in 2010 by Carolyn Merino Mullin, the organization operated as an online and mobile museum and moved into its first building on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood in 2013. With the dedication of Board Co-Chairpersons, Ellen Lavinthal and Shelley Traywick, the Board of Directors expanded during this time in Hollywood and significant funds were raised to move the museum into a larger facility in the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles in 2016.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/visit\/\" title=\"Visit\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Visit us<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/people\/\" title=\"Our People\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">learn about our organization<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/volunteer\/\" title=\"Volunteer\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">get involved<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/connect\/\" title=\"Connect\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">connect with us<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_WE_OPERATE\"><\/span>HOW WE OPERATE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Animal_Museum_employs_traditional_museum_stratagems_in_achieving_its_mission_development_of_scholarly_exhibitions_interpretation_of_objects_and_accession_of_a_world-class_collection_and_preservation_effort_Moreover_the_Museum_pursues_the_following_objectives\"><\/span>The Animal Museum employs traditional museum stratagems in achieving its mission: development of scholarly exhibitions, interpretation of objects, and accession of a world-class collection and preservation effort. Moreover, the Museum pursues the following objectives:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instituting_a_multifaceted_interdisciplinary_approach_%E2%80%93_from_the_humanities_to_the_arts_and_sciences_%E2%80%93_in_examining_our_dynamic_and_evolving_relationship_with_non-human_animals\"><\/span>Instituting a multifaceted, interdisciplinary approach &#8211; from the humanities to the arts and sciences &#8211; in examining our dynamic and evolving relationship with non-human animals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serving_as_the_preeminent_storehouse_for_archives_and_artifacts_of_the_Animal_Protection_Movement_domestic_and_abroad_and_encompassing_both_welfare-_and_rights-based_efforts\"><\/span>Serving as the preeminent storehouse for archives and artifacts of the Animal Protection Movement, domestic and abroad, and encompassing both welfare- and rights-based efforts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurturing_humanitys_legacy_of_compassion_for_animals_through_humane_education_programming\"><\/span>Nurturing humanity\u2019s legacy of compassion for animals through humane education programming.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Animal_Museum_is_a_California-based_501c3_nonprofit_corporation_Our_tax_ID_is_27-4726818\"><\/span>The Animal Museum is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our tax ID is 27-4726818.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_posts_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Related posts &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>1) 2014 collaboration &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/a-museum-for-animals-people-please-share-tweet-widely\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/a-museum-for-animals-people-please-share-tweet-widely\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>2) LIGHT IN DARK PLACES: Anti-Vivisection from the Victorian Era to Modern Day &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/open-the-doors-for-animals-new-york-anti-vivisectionists\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/open-the-doors-for-animals-new-york-anti-vivisectionists\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>3) A 2015 event &#8211;\u00a0The Art of the Animal will accompany an exhibition opening at The National Museum of Animals and Society in Los Angeles, CA. in May of 2015 &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-art-of-the-animal\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-art-of-the-animal\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-video\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JaneVelezMitchell\/videos\/10157464622355693\/\" data-width=\"580\" data-show-text=\"false\">\n<blockquote class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JaneVelezMitchell\/videos\/10157464622355693\/\">\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JaneVelezMitchell\/videos\/10157464622355693\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">TheAnimalMuseum.com -Buy Tickets Now!<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Today_LunchBreakLIVE_at_LAs_new_Animal_Museum_with_Ellen_Lavinthal_SuzannaUrszuly_MariaRobson_Veggielitas_%E2%80%93_A_fab_picnic_making_%E2%80%9CMock_Tuna%E2%80%9D_as_we_prepare_for_the_preview_grand_opening_of_The_Animal_Museum_this_Saturday_evening_Get_tickets_NOW_at_theanimalmuseumcom_-this_will_be_an_awesome_party\"><\/span>Today #LunchBreakLIVE at LA&#8217;s new Animal Museum with Ellen Lavinthal @SuzannaUrszuly @MariaRobson Veggielitas &#8211; A fab picnic making &#8220;Mock Tuna&#8221; as we prepare for the preview grand opening of The Animal Museum this Saturday evening! Get tickets NOW at theanimalmuseum.com -this will be an awesome party!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Posted by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JaneVelezMitchell\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Jane Velez-Mitchell<\/a> on Monday, September 26, 2016<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opening Saturday October 1 in Los Angeles. 421 Colyton Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 1-323-928-2652 New Website &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/theanimalmuseum.com\/ Facebook Page &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnimalMuseum\/ Twitter &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/animalmuseum Instagram &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/animalmuseum\/ Pinterest &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/animalmuseum\/ Posted by The Animal Museum on\u00a0Thursday, September 15, 2016 ABOUT THE ANIMAL MUSEUM OUR VISION Like you, we want a kinder, more compassionate world that celebrates animals as sentient beings who are deserving of our attention, understanding, and respect. We believe that the human-animal bond is a rich, shared experience and that we have the capacity and responsibility to honor the inherent value of the animals with whom we share the planet. As a museum, we are the first of our kind. OUR MISSION We exist to preserve, interpret and share our inspiring legacy of animal protection, to nurture current and future generations\u2019 overall awareness about animals in society and to empower change. BACKGROUND Originally founded as the National Museum of Animals &amp; Society in 2010 by Carolyn Merino Mullin, the organization operated as an online and mobile museum and moved into its first building on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood in 2013. 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