Cross-College Programs
Our collections hold specimens from around the world, while also serving as the official state archive of Vermont's flora and fauna. Scholars and students go to our collections to answer key questions about the diversity and origins of life on Earth.
skeleton of a beluga whale in a long wooden case

Saturday, Oct. 24: Natural History Museum Pop-Up

The Perkins Museum will open to all! Bring the family to see the Charlotte whale (our state fossil), dinosaur footprints, bugs, birds, plants, and minerals. Hear stories of scientific expeditions or take a guided field walk. Don't miss the polar bear and T-rex hologram! 10am-3pm, 180 Colchester Ave

See schedule of events

Saturday, Oct. 24: Natural History Museum Pop-Up

The Perkins Museum will open to all! Bring the family to see the Charlotte whale (our state fossil), dinosaur footprints, bugs, birds, plants, and minerals. Hear stories of scientific expeditions or take a guided field walk. Don't miss the polar bear and T-rex hologram! 10am-3pm, 180 Colchester Ave

See schedule of events

Pringle Herbarium

Founded by Cyrus Pringle in 1902, it holds 380,000 sheets and is the second largest herbarium in New England.

Zadock Thompson Zoological Collections

Founded in 1826, the collections hold nearly 150,000 specimens, 90% of which are insects.
rock cross-section with wavy layers

Perkins Museum and Geological Collection

The museum is currently closed to the public; the collections are available for research.
orange sulphur butterfly

VT Collections Network

One landing page for every natural history collection in the state, including summaries of holdings, available catalogues, and contact information. Gain access to over 800,000 specimens.

View Vermont collections

VT Collections Network

One landing page for every natural history collection in the state, including summaries of holdings, available catalogues, and contact information. Gain access to over 800,000 specimens.

View Vermont collections