Who can visit?
Indian bullfrog, Rana tigrina
Each year Zoology Department staff host over 1500 visiting scientists, students, artists and collections management specialists.
Access to the Zoology Department’s collections may also be granted to:
- volunteer workers
- responsible members of natural history organisations
- private citizens with a demonstrable academic interest in our collections
Visitors are only admitted by appointment.
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Scientists and research students
Information and advice for prospective research visitors.
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Amateur naturalists
Information for amateur naturalists wishing to access zoology material, including literature and specimens.
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Artists
Information for artists wishing to use the zoology collections.
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Volunteers and work experience applicants
Information about arranging work experience or volunteering placements.
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Collections management and museum studies groups
Information for specialist collections management and museum expert groups.
Media
Journalists who wish to speak to Zoology Department staff should contact the Museum’s Press Office in the first instance.
General public
Members of the public can visit the collections via Spirit Collection Tours that go behind-the-scenes.