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Skeletons, Jaws, and Jars: A Tour of the MSU Museum Vertebrate Collections

Type: Presentation

Description:
Take a guided, behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's vertebrate collections, where over 117,000 specimens of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and fossils are preserved and cared for. See biodiversity specimens that have been used for discovery and learning over the past 165 years. Explore unique and rare materials that are difficult or impossible to find elsewhere!

Presented by:

  • Laura Abraczinskas, Collections Manager, MSU Museum, MSU

Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • Energy and Environment
  • Tours and Open Houses 29

Times and Locations

  • Date/Time: 4/14/2023 1:00 - 1:30 PM

    Location: MSU Museum Lobby

  • Date/Time: 4/14/2023 1:45 - 2:15 PM

    Location: MSU Museum Lobby

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