Museum of Paleontology

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Announcing IMPROVING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF EVOLUTIONARY PALEOECOLOGY A Special Volume in our Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology Series in dedication to the career of Tomasz K. Baumiller, Curator Emeritus

A Robust Research Collection Over 2 million specimens in three distinct collections: vertebrates, invertebrates, and paleobotany

Academic and Research Opportunities The UMMP supports research initiatives and academic opportunities worldwide

Our Collection on Display The UMMP is a research museum and the collections are not open to the public. However, select specimens are on display in the U-M Natural History Museum.

Beyond the Collection Lesson Plans Lesson plans written by UMMP faculty, researchers and students for key UMMP specimens

A New UMMP Online Fossil Identification Guide Introducing the Michigan Backyard Fossils Identification Guide, now available on UMORF. This guide includes helpful tips for identifying different fossils you may find, as well as 3D models for you to explore!

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Recent News

Michigan News: Global museums initiative builds groundbreaking database key to addressing 21st-century challenges

Effort connects more than a billion objects in scientific collections across 73 museums in 28 countries

Legacy of Gerald R. Smith

University of Michigan Professor and Curator Emeritus leaves behind an outstanding legacy at the Museum of Paleontology, the University of Michigan, and the wider academic community.

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