Name: Grant Museum of Zoology
Rating: 5.0

Grant Museum of Zoology

Ucl Eastman Dental Institute, Rockefeller Building, 21 University Street, London WC1E 6DE, UK

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Discover UCL’s Grant Museum of Zoology, Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology, UCL Art Museum and UCL Pathology Museum, other UCL collections and an exciting exhibitions and events calendar.

The Grant Museum of Zoology was established in 1828 and is home to 100,000 specimens from every continent, every ocean, and every animal group.

Entry to the museum is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Collections and research: The collection is a vital resource supporting pioneering research and scientific advancement transforming how knowledge is created and shared. The Grant Museum has around 100,000 zoological specimens in its collection from every continent, every ocean and every animal group. It was founded in 1828 by Robert E Grant as a teaching collection and is one of the oldest natural history collections in the UK and the last university zoological museum in London. The Museum holds globally important and unique specimens in its collections such as extinct and rare species including one of only seven skeletons of the extinct quagga in the world, one of only four fluid preserved extinct adult thylacine specimens in the world, and the largest collection of (critically endangered) gharial material in the UK.
Specimen photography: Photography is permitted but its intended use must be discussed with museum staff beforehand. There is a separate form, available from staff, for filming and photography which outlines the use of images and the appropriate credit line.
Sampling and analysis: We consider both non-invasive and invasive analysis requests for research purposes. Please contact the Museum first to discuss any proposed destructive analysis. Please note the application process for sampling requests will take some time to process (we suggest submission of applications at least six months before project start).
Artwork: The Museum is also an excellent place to find inspiration for artwork for people of any age. We are happy to take bookings from art groups and, depending on staff availability, make the collection more available to them by removing objects from their cases so that they can be drawn. Please note that we do not allow paint, pastels or charcoal in the museum.

Facilities

Parking: Limited onsite accessible parking can be booked in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. There are several drop-off / pick-up locations for visitors who require either a kerb or drop kerb when alighting from their vehicle.
Food and drink: We allow bottled water and baby bottles in the museum galleries. Please note all other food and drink are not permitted.
Toilets: Single-sex toilet facilities a gender-neutral accessible toilet and baby care cubicle are available via key access from the museum. Please speak to a member of our visitor services team at the welcome desk for access to these facilities.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tuesday - Friday: 1pm – 5pm.
Saturday: 11am – 5pm.
Closed: Monday and Sunday.

Address: Ucl Eastman Dental Institute, Rockefeller Building, 21 University Street, London WC1E 6DE, UK

Post Code: WC1E 6DE

Council: Camden

County: Greater London

Bus routes: 1, 18, 24, 29, 30, 68, 91 and 134 all stop within walking distance.
Train: We are located a short distance from the following London Underground stations: Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan): 160m. Warren Street (Northern, Victoria): 320m. Goodge Street (Northern): 480m. Euston (Northern, Victoria, National Rail Services): 480m. Russell Square (Piccadilly): 970m.
By Car: Vehicle access to University College London is restricted. If driving, we recommend visitors park in the pay & display car parks surrounding the university.
Parking: Limited onsite accessible parking can be booked in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. There are several drop-off / pick-up locations for visitors who require either a kerb or drop kerb when alighting from their vehicle.