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Collections Services

Collections Loans

Specimens from our natural history collections are available for loan, for research or exhibit purposes, by recognized researchers and institutions. Special arrangements may be considered to lease specimens and objects for other purposes. On-site access to collections specimens may also be an option.

Collections Reference Services

Taxonomic Identification

We provide taxonomic identification services, drawing on our vast natural history collections and expertise.

Zooarchaeological Analysis

The museum's extensive osteology collection provides an excellent reference for the identification of vertebrate hard tissues. It is available for use by private contractors on a fee basis.

Conservation Services

Collections Conservation

A full range of conservation and consulting services are available. Services include environmental monitoring, design and construction of specimen supports, and assessing and assigning risks to collections. Specialists also conduct research on pyrite oxidation, fluid-preserved collections and effects of relative humidity.

Collections Management

Collections management planning is offered through the Centre for Collections Management and Conservation Research. Consultative services cover decision-making on optimum levels of risk to collections and investments in altering collection profiles.