BERKELEY MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY

BERKELEY, CA

The Berkeley Museum of Zoology, located in Berkeley, California, is a museum dedicated to the study and preservation of the natural environment. Founded in 1931, the museum houses a collection of over 4 million specimens, including over 2 million insects, and over 1 million birds and mammals. The museum is a research center for the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as an educational resource to the public.

The museum is composed of two main galleries, the Hall of Evolution and the Hall of Natural History. The Hall of Evolution showcases the history of life on Earth, while the Hall of Natural History focuses on the natural history of California, including its plants, animals, and ecosystems. In addition, the museum also features several temporary and permanent exhibitions, such as the Insect Zoo and the California Hall of Reptiles and Amphibians.

The museum offers public programs, such as lectures, workshops, and field trips. These programs provide visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the natural environment and the museum's collections. The museum is also home to a number of research and educational initiatives, such as the California Naturalist Program, which offers certification courses for volunteers in natural history and conservation.

The Berkeley Museum of Zoology is open to the public, and entry is free. The museum is open from 12pm to 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

BERKELEY MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BERKELEY CA. US MID #8400600592

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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BERKELEY MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY
3101 VALLEY LIFE SCIENCES BLDG
BERKELEY
CA
94720

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MID # 8400600592
Name BERKELEY MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 37.874462, -122.267524
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 400100
US Census Block: 1016