Visiting the Invertebrate Zoology Collections

Admission to and use of collections is granted to research scientists, graduate students and other visitors who are affiliated with a recognized academic or research institution.  

Requests to work with the collections should be made to the appropriate Curator-in-Charge at least 2 weeks prior to the anticipated visit and should specify:

1. Proposed dates of visit
2. Purpose of the visit
3. Specimens to be examined

*Students should provide a letter of intent from their advisor on institution letterhead. 

Hours to visit the collections are weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm, excluding public holidays.
Special permission may be granted to visit outside of these hours under certain circumstances. 

Please note:

• Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in any of the collection areas.
• If you are using chemicals for your work in the museum, please remember that typical laboratory protocols apply.
  • All chemicals must be labeled clearly and stored appropriately.
  • All hazardous waste must be labeled as such with the date the hazardous waste container was started.
  • Please inform your host that you will be using chemicals and that they will need proper disposal when your visit is complete.