Snake skeleton

The Biology Department helps support the Natural History Collections

From snails to whales, algae to mahogany, our collections preserve an astonishing range of species illustrating the breadth and complexity of our Earth's biodiversity. 

UMass Natural History Collections include:
Plants
Vertebrates
Insects
Other invertebrates
Antropological Primates

These resources are used for research by labs at UMass and around the world.

See the Exhibit space in room 146 Morrill Science Center 2