Our collections
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Micropalaeontology collections
Discover more about the foraminifera, ostracod, conodont, radiolarian and palynology collections.
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Palaeobotany collections
Collections spanning the Archean to the present, with excellent geographic, stratigraphic and historical coverage.
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Fossil invertebrate collections
Our collections of fossil invertebrates have a broad scope and a large number of type and figured specimens.
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Fossil vertebrate collections
Our collections of fossil mammals, fishes, birds, reptiles and amphibians are rich in type specimens.
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Botanical collections
Learn more about our extensive plant collections from around the world
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Invertebrate collections
Learn about the Museum's impressive collection of invertebrates from all over the world.
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Vertebrate collections
Explore the Museum's vertebrate collections, including one of the largest bird collections in the world.
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Mineral collections
The Museum's mineral collection is among the most important and comprehensive collections of its type in the world.
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Ocean Bottom Deposit Collection
A comprehensive collection of over 40,000 seabed samples and core.
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Library collections
Learn about our comprehensive collections and explore Library materials online.
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Ore collections
Discover more about the about the Museum's ore collections.