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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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Grant Museum of Zoology: A Unique Collection

Home to an impressive collection of zoological specimens, the Grant Museum of Zoology was founded in 1827 as a teaching resource.

This museum is London's only remaining university zoological museum, featuring around 67,000 specimens, including those of endangered and extinct species. Highlights include the skeleton of a Quagga, bones from a Dodo, and the Micrarium with over 20,000 microscopic specimens.

Must-See Wonders

🐾 Rare Quagga Skeleton
🦙 Tasmanian Tiger Bones
🧬 Intriguing Micrarium Displays

Entry to the museum is free, making it an excellent destination for tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Grant Museum of Zoology

Historical Significance

Founded in 1827, it serves as a valuable teaching collection.

Extinct Specimens

The museum houses remains of the Dodo, Quagga, and Tasmanian Tiger.

Unique Micrarium

Features over 20,000 tiny specimens, including woolly mammoth hair.

Location

21 University Street

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