The Academy of Science of St. Louis was founded in 
1856 and chartered by the Nineteenth General Assembly 
of the State of Missouri by an act dated January 17, 1857. 
The objects for which the Academy of Science was 
founded are set forth in the Charter. They are threefold: 
first, the advancement of science; second, the establish- 
the 
ment in the City 
Louis of 
museum 
illustration and study of the various branches of science; 
third, the creation of a scientific library. Membership in 
the Academy is not limited to those actively engaged as 
scientific workers; those interested in science are equally 
welcome. 
