The Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest was established in 1994 in order to study, research, promote, preserve and protect this invaluable "testimonial" of life in the distant past.

The year 2000 marked the establishment of the European Geopark Network, its objective being the cooperation of geologic parks and monuments at a European level for the development of geotourism. The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is a founding member of this network.

In 2001, the museum was awarded the Eurosite Management Award for its effective management of the Lesvos Petrified Forest. In February of 2004, the Petrified Forest of Lesvos was inducted into the Global Geopark Network of UNESCO.

The Natural History Museum of Lesvos with its participation in the program offers the exchange of experiences and pilot interventions for the promotion of public protection from the seismic activity. The museum as an organization can demonstrate the results and immediately implement new educational practices that arise in educational programs conducted for children. In addition, they can also inform the citizens of the area for the new data on the seismic phenomenon.