The ornithological collection was born in 1938, although it did not have its own headquarters on the
Boulevard of Sabana Grande until 1949. At the beginning of 2018, it celebrated its 80th anniversary in
Caracas,
Venezuela.
Importance The Phelps Foundation has been recognized worldwide for its scientific research. Since 1937, this foundation has dedicated to the study of the distribution of birds in Venezuela as well as to the dissemination of ornithology in Venezuela. Since 1949, it has expanded globally in its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about ornithology through a program of scientific research, education and dissemination in the natural sciences. The Foundation has had an important global trajectory for which it is recognized and is a regional compulsory study resource on tropical birds for experts who want to know more about this area. This museum has historically been connected to the American Museum of Natural History, thanks to the work of Billy Phelps. Most of the funds to carry out these investigations were collected by the Phelps Foundation. == See more ==