The museum is responsible for the stewardship and preservation of a wide range of natural history and archaeological collections from Connecticut and beyond. The natural history collections include over 6,000 objects such as fossils, minerals, shells, and taxidermied insects, birds, and mammals. One of the highlights of the collection is the “Pope Mastodon," excavated in 1913, which is one of the largest and most complete mastodon skeletons discovered in New England.
The museum also houses the Office of State Archaeology, which is home to the largest repository of Connecticut archaeology in existence, covering one million years of human history and culture. The cultural collections include stone tool technology and Native American artifacts and cultural materials from Connecticut.
Despite not having a centralized exhibit space since 2016, the museum continues to maintain its collections, engage in community outreach and education, and host programs and events. The museum also creates permanent exhibits installed on the UConn campus and temporary exhibits that rotate locations.
Nature & Natural History History & Anthropology Animals Archaeology Geology
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Friday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Sunday | 12:00 – 17:00 |
75 N Eagleville Rd, Storrs
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