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The Dallas Museum of Natural History, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial and was one of the first natural history museums in the region. The Dallas Museum of Natural History, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is funded in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Additional support is provided by the Microsoft Corporation and the Junior League of Dallas. American Airlines is the official airline of the Museum and The Dallas Morning News is the official sponsor. The mission of the Dallas Museum of Natural History is to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world through collections-based research, educational programs and exhibitions.