University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

Opening Update:

Open to U-M Community on Sundays and Fridays! Click here for details.

Now Open for Valid MCard Holders

Sundays and Fridays from Noon-4:00 p.m.

The U-M Museum of Natural History is now open to U-M students, faculty, and staff. Everyone in the party must have their own valid Mcard (U-M ID) and comply with COVID-19 safety protocols. We’re sorry that we cannot admit children at this time.

The museum remains closed to the general public until further notice. Please check out our Museum@Home portal to continue your discovery of natural history.

Visiting Protocols

U-M Class Reservations

Museum@Home

Now Open for Valid MCard Holders

Sundays and Fridays from Noon-4:00 p.m.

The museum remains closed to the general public until further notice. Please check out our Museum@Home portal to continue your discovery of natural history.

Visiting Protocols

U-M Class Reservations

Museum@Home

Admission

General admission to the museum is always FREE, but donations are gratefully accepted.

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E-News

Hours

Opening soon for valid MCard Holders. We hope to open our doors to all of our audiences soon, but for now, only U-M students, faculty, and staff will have access. Everyone in the party must have their own valid Mcard (U-M ID).

Sundays and Fridays
Noon-4:00 p.m.

Visitor Protocols

Location

Biological Sciences Building
1105 North University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085
Phone: 734-764-0478
Email: ummnh.info@umich.edu

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Whale Evolution: From Land to Sea

Explore the museum’s rich collection of prehistoric whale specimens in a 3D immersive environment accessible anywhere, any time!

Whale Evolution Virtual Exhibit

Museum@Home

Experience the museum wherever you are! Enjoy science from your laptop, tablet, or phone with our Museum@Home web page! Explore some of our exhibits and enjoy some behind-the-scenes images by downloading the UMMNH app from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.

Museum@Home

Virtual Tours

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Virtual Planetarium Shows

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Exterior of the Biological Sciences Building

Support the Museum

There are several ways to contribute to the museum such as membership or through donations. Discover your opportunity to support today!

Give & Join

Membership

Become a member today for access to invitation-only events, exhibit previews, and discounts on paid attractions and amenities — including 20% off in the museum store!

Events

Check our upcoming events page for information about events, lab chats, demos and more!

Exhibits

Exhibits tell the story of our world and what we know about it. Visit iconic specimens from the old museum, touch real specimens, and use our high-tech tools to take an even closer look!

Summer Camp

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and in accordance with U-M policies, all 2020 Camp Explorations onsite sessions are cancelled. Click for more information.

Out Of This World

See the night sky—and more—like never before, with enhanced brilliance, clarity, and detail! Our state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater brings new perspectives to even the most familiar celestial bodies, constellations, and phenomena, from the Big Dipper to the northern lights.

Planetarium & Dome Theater