Academic use

Both research workers and non-professional workers are welcome to visit and examine specimens by arrangement. Enquiries should initially be made to the Collections Manager.

Use of the Collection

The Collections (referred to using the acronym UMZC for University Museum of Zoology Cambridge) are open to scientists and students for the purpose of non-commercial, scientific research.

Requests to visit the collection should be made in advance, ideally at least four weeks before the planned visit, either in writing to one of the curators or to the Collections Manager, with a specific date for the proposed visit.

Prior to arranging travel, visitors should receive confirmation from UMZC staff regarding the proposed dates. Visitor access is generally available Tuesday to Friday, between 9:00 and 16:30. We request visitors to provide us with as much information as possible about the material they wish to study prior to your visit, which will be made available in a designated study area.

A stereo dissection microscope and light source is available to visitors. Other photographic or research equipment may be available but must be arranged in advance.