Electronic inventory of European bird collections
Koninklijk Museum voor Midden- Afrika / Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale (KMMA / MRA)
What is in the bird collection?
| Skins | 150000 |
| Egg sets | 1500 |
| Skeletons | 500 |
| Mounts | n/a |
| Spirits | 15000 |
| Nests | 400 |
| Other Items | n/a |
People
Current staff
| Full name | Job title | eBEAC member |
|---|---|---|
| M. Herremans | No | |
| P. Herroelen | No | |
| Michel Louette | No | |
| W. Plompen | No |
Important past bird staff
| Full name | Job title | eBEAC member |
|---|---|---|
| J. P. Chapin | No | |
| A. de Roo | No | |
| A. Prigogine | No | |
| H. Schouteden | No |
Special collections
| Name | Country (from) |
|---|---|
| Voy. C. Christy | Belgium |
| Voy. Rosenberg | Belgium |
Collectors
Important collections from
- W. J. Ansorge
- Bonnevie
- G. F. de Witte
- Hutsebaut
- F. J. Jackson
- C. M. de_la Kethulle
- Pauwels
- A. Pillette
- Usscher
- G. L. Bates, W. J. Ansorge, Usscher
- A. F. G. Weyns
References
Koninklijk Museum voor Midden- Afrika / Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale
Leuvensesteenweg 13, B-3080 Tervuren, Belgium
- Email:
- louette@africamuseum.be
- Website:
- www.africamuseum.be/home
- Tel:
- +32 02 769 52 11
- Fax:
Summary
The Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA) is known for being one of the world’s most beautiful and impressive museums devoted to Africa. Since its founding in 1898, its task has been to preserve and manage collections, carry out scientific research, and disseminate knowledge to a wide audience through its scientific, educational, and museological activities. The RMCA plays an active role in the sustainable development of Africa, and aspires to be a centre for collaboration and reflection on today's Africa and the challenges it faces. Our collections, noted for their diversity, are of enormous scientific value and are unique in many ways. Large portions have now been digitised and made available to researchers the world over.
Brief history
Founded in 1897 to house colls. made in Central African colonies. Belongs to the Belgian government
Updates
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