The Museum of Natural History of the Mediterranean, with its 7000 square meters of exhibition front, can be defined as:
- A research center that can provide useful addresses to the elaboration of programs for the preservation and conservation of the natural heritage;
- A center of scientific culture directed to the formation of a naturalistic consciousness;
- An open cultural structure and operations activity of "Study Groups" spontaneous;
- A cultural gathering place for the community;
- A center of educational activities for schools.