Small groups welcome. No food or drink in the specimen galleries.

Visit

Everything you need for a thoughtful morning or afternoon among the specimens.

Information desk

At a glance

Location
In residence—same roof as the head curator. Address shared with invited guests.
Admission
Complimentary for friends and family. Good manners required.
Hours
Generally after school and on weekends; special “late night with a flashlight” tours by parent approval only.
Accessibility
Ask about step-free routes and hands-on “please touch” trays where available.

Visitor guidelines

Help us protect the collections

Museum rules keep fragile objects safe for the next hundred visitors.

  • Use gentle hands—or look with your eyes only—unless a label says otherwise.
  • Keep snacks and drinks in the kitchen, not near specimens.
  • Sketching and note-taking are encouraged; flash photography only if it will not fade labels.
  • Found something cool outside? Check with a grown-up before adding it to the accession list.