Celebrate 200 years of natural history at UVM! The university's first collection, a "cabinet of curiosities," was founded in 1826. On October 24, 2026, the Perkins Museum of Geology will reopen for the day, along with pop-up exhibits on animal, vegetable, and mineral. See the full schedule below.
UVM Collections with Pop-Up Displays
- Zadock Thompson Zoological Collections – beetles, butterflies, birds, and bears
- Pringle Herbarium – the world's largest seed and more
- Perkins Geological Collections – the Charlotte whale, plus possibly the world's largest naturally formed maple syrup crystal
- Silver Special Collections – rare and beautiful natural history books
Schedule of Events
- 10:30 a.m. Dr. Nasreen Broomand on her research into deadly zoonotic diseases
- 11:00 a.m. guided field walk with a Field Naturalist
- 11:30 a.m. Finn Flynn '27 on a half-forgotten field expedition to Haiti
- 1:30 p.m. Botanist Sarah Morris on her plant-collecting adventures in Colombia
- 2:00 p.m. guided field walk with a Field Naturalist
Details to Know
- What: A one-day-only Natural History Museum pop-up
- When: Saturday, October 24, 10am-3pm
- Where: Delehanty Hall, 180 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT (free parking)
- Who should come: Adults and kids who love natural history!