University of Michigan

U-M Museums & Galleries

  • Exhibit Museum of Natural History
    Dedicated to promoting the “understanding and appreciation of the natural world,” the Exhibit Museum’s display offerings range from prehistoric life and dinosaurs to Michigan wildlife to Native American Culture. The terrific Planetarium, which hosts star talks and shows, and the Museum’s special kids activities make this a great gem for Fellows and their families.

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  • Museum of Anthropological Archaeology
    An international leader in anthropological history, the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology’s University Exhibit Museum houses unique and unusual collections and exhibits that including paintings, textiles and photographs from all around the world. Its research collections cover the globe, with particular strength in North America and Asia.

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  • Museum of Art
    The University of Michigan Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the nation. Its holdings represent 150 years of art collecting from America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, including modern and contemporary work. Pottery, textiles, paintings, sculpture, drawings and photographs are complimented by special exhibitions and interpretative programs. The Museum prides itself on playing a central role in campus life as well as being a noteworthy resource for the public. While undergoing a $35.4 million restoration and expansion through 2008, the Museum currently is operating in a temporary exhibition space, UMMA Off/Site.

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  • Museum of Paleontology
    A research museum devoted to the study of the history of life, the Museum of Paleontology conserves, organizes and studies its broad collections of fossil specimens. It houses collections and laboratories that specialize in paleobotany, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, and micropaleontology.

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  • Museum of Zoology
    A fine collection of zoological and botanical science artifacts, the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology’s specimens include birds, fish, insects, mollusks, mammals, reptiles and amphibians – all waiting exploration.

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