Aberdeen University Zoology Museum
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Aberdeen University has the only large, international collection of zoological specimens in the north of Scotland. The Zoology Museum is responsible for the care and development of the University's collections of zoological specimens, for promoting their use for teaching and research within the institution and for enhancing the understanding and enjoyment of zoology by the general public.
In furtherance of our aims, members of the public are most welcome at the Zoology Museum. Please note that children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Permanent Collection Highlights (8)
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| The collections are the result of collecting over the last 200 years or so by the teaching and research activities of our staff and students and by the gifts of graduates and friends of the University. The Zoology Museum cares for a wide range of material that is worldwide in scope and which covers the whole of the animal Kingdom, from protozoa to the great whales. The collection contains around 75,000 specimens.
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LINNAEUS:
A TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND SCIENTIFIC WORK OF THE FATHER OF TAXONOMY
May 23rd will mark the 300 year anniversary of the great Swedish biologist Carl von Linné, also known as Linnaeus. He is best remembered as a botanist and the founder of modern systems of naming living organisms.
Our Tercentenary exhibition is now open in the Zoology Museum Foyer. The exhibition looks at the life, scientific work and legacy of Linnaeus. The exhibition gives an historical perspective of Linnaeus, his contribution to the classification of living organisms and the naming of plants and animals. It will also consider Linnaeus’s other achievements, like that of his contribution to the field of chronobiology.
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Free.
Donations are used to enhance our displays.
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09.00-17.00 Monday-Friday.
Closed weekends and on public holidays.
Parties and Groups must book in advance, via the Natural History Centre on 01224 274545
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We are housed in the Zoology Building at the corner of St Machar's Drive and Tillydrone Avenue, Old Aberdeen.
The number 19 bus for Tillydrone stops outside the Zoology Building. The number 6 stops nearby on St Machar Drive and the 1,2,3 and 7 stop on King Street - a ten minute walk away.
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| Disabled access and toilets. Snack and drink vending machines.
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Museum internal and external photos (1)
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The Aberdeen University Natural History Centre (www.abdn.ac.uk/nhc) exists to teach people of all ages, from nursery school onwards, about the wonders of the natural world.
Using the University’s wonderful Cruickshank Botanic Garden and fantastic Zoology Museum the centre aims to inspire everyone in the living environment.
Our hands-on education room also lets visitors see nature in close-up! Come and meet the geckos, the gorgeous fire salamanders and handle anything from spiky monkey puzzle leaves to huge skulls, snake skins and whale bones!
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We welcome groups of children and of adults.
Groups should book their visit through the University of Aberdeen Natural History Centre:
Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ
Telephone: 01224 274545
www.abdn.ac.uk/nhc/
Fax: 01224 274546
E-mail: nat.hist@abdn.ac.uk
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