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This site provides access to data and images in the Museum collections. The online collections database is still under development, and at this time, only selected collections from the sections listed below are available online. As of September 2007, the number of available records was 871,828.

Please note: We are continually updating taxonomy and checking specimen identifications and associated information, but outdated names, mistaken identifications, and erroneous localities inevitably occur. We urge investigators to verify all data by direct examination of the specimens, and we appreciate notification of discrepancies.

Section of Anthropology
  • American Indian Hall specimens
  • South American Indian Clothing and Ornamentation
  • Section of Botany
  • Type specimens
  • Section of Invertebrate Paleontology
  • Holotype specimens
  • Section of Mammals
  • Holotype specimens
  • Section of Minerals
  • Collection specimens
  • Section of Vertebrate Paleontology
  • Collection specimens
  • Section of Mollusks
  • Collection specimens
  • Powdermill Nature Reserve
  • The data from the Powdermill Nature Reserve bird banding laboratory are temporarily unavailable as we revise access protocols. We thank you for your patience. Please check back later for updated information.
  • Section of Amphibians and Reptiles
  • Collection specimens
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    Additional Databases
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    Section of Invertebrate Zoology
  • Collection specimens
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