The Museum of Natural History helps faculty communicate the latest scientific research to the community through exhibits and public programs beyond its vibrant NSF Broader Impacts support program.
The U-M Museum of Natural History welcomed more than 200,000 visitors in the first 11 months the museum was open prior to the pandemic. The museum provides a targeted audience interested in the natural sciences and is an excellent venue in which to develop public outreach programs and to display findings.
The Museum of Natural History staff work closely with faculty to develop exhibits showcasing their research and teaching.
Exhibit opportunities include:
- Research Stations, Collections Case, Student Showcase, Research Highlights, or a temporary exhibition in the Experimental Gallery
Recent projects include:
- Project MORPH! Research Highlights exhibit (2021) Alison Davis Rabosky, Assistant Professor Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Assistant Curator, Museum of Zoology.
- Knowledge Sharing Student Showcase exhibit (2021) Lisa Young, Lecturer IV Department of Anthropology; Research Affiliate, Museum of Anthropological Archaeology
Recent projects have included a dance performance, guest speakers, and artisan workshops
Faculty may conduct visitor research projects at the Museum of Natural History with IRB and Museum Director approval. A current example is a visitor study associated with the NSF-funded "Explore Evolution" exhibit conducted by U-M Research Scientist E. Margaret Evans.
To Get Started
To discuss your project ideas please contact one of the museum staff below:
Amy Harris
Museum Director
aharris@umich.edu
734.763.4191
Kira Berman
Education Director
kiberman@umich.edu
734.647.8574
Melissa Westlake
Assistant Director for Exhibits
mwestlak@umich.edu
734.647.3180
If it is a good fit, plan to meet with Museum staff to work out the details.
Biological Sciences Building, 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085
ummnh.info@umich.edu | 734-764-0478
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