Puget Sound Museum of Natural History and its collection

The Puget Sound Museum of Natural History is situated in Tacoma, Washington. It is conveniently located on the campus of the University of Puget Sound at 1500 N. Warner St. Tacoma, WA 98416. This location makes it easily accessible for visitors who are interested in exploring the rich natural history of the region.

Collection at the Puget Sound Museum of Natural History

The museum boasts a vast collection of approximately 31,000 mammals, 26,340 birds, 8,237 amphibians and reptiles, 12,500 insects, 13,000 plants, 11,500 fossils, and 4,000 rocks and minerals. This collection continues to grow at a rate of one to two percent every year, ensuring that there is always something new for visitors to discover.

Bird Wing Collection at the Puget Sound Museum of Natural History

The museum is home to the world’s second largest bird wing collection. Images of these wings are made available to the public through the University of Puget Sound’s Wing & Tail Image Collection. This unique collection provides a fascinating insight into the diversity of bird species.

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Puget Sound Museum of Natural History
1517-1565 N Union Ave
WA 98416 Tacoma
Washington

Visitor information Puget Sound Museum of Natural History

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 14:00
Thursday
12:00 – 14:00
Friday
12:00 – 14:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 18$11.00
18+$14.00
65+$11.00
Military$11.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

1517-1565 N Union Ave, Tacoma

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Exhibitions

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