Ecological education of schoolchildren at the natural sciences museums

Various approaches toward ecological education of schoolchildren using the resources of museums (Darwin Museum, MSY Zoological Museum, Moscow Zoo, MSU Agriculture Museum, K. Timiryazev Biological Museum) are discussed. The ecological approach makes the founding principle of structuring displays and research and educational activities of the museums of the natural sciences. Their educational environment provides support for personal creative development, for educating ethical principles of social behavior and attitudes toward nature.