[1] The museum featured exhibits that presented modern science and scientific issues in an accessible way, geared for the general public.

Exhibits were developed based on guidance from committees of scientific experts, who donated their time and expertise to the museum.

A core group of museum staff members facilitated all aspects of exhibit selection, including development and fabrication.

The museum was developed as the result of a gift from her husband, Daniel Koshland, a molecular biologist specializing in the study of enzymes and bacteria.

The Museum shared an eponym with the Marian Koshland Integrated Natural Science Center at the Haverford College.