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University of Michigan Museum of Natural History The U-M Museum of Natural History puts science on display.
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Exhibits and educational programs feature U-M's world-class natural science collections, cutting-edge research by U-M faculty, and interdisciplinary topics of global and local concern.

For , we’re headed into museum storage to highlight this vintage model of a ground sloth called Nothrotherium, whose na...
10/20/2026

For , we’re headed into museum storage to highlight this vintage model of a ground sloth called Nothrotherium, whose name translates to “lazy beast.” Ground sloths first appeared over 30 million years ago, and the remains of more than 80 genera have been uncovered from Chile to Canada. Nothrotherium was one of the last surviving ground sloths and likely encountered humans before it went extinct about 12,000 years ago. The artist behind this model was perhaps inspired by the coloration of the giant anteater, a living relative of ground sloths and their tree-dwelling cousins.

Could you imagine being one of the earliest land-dwelling vertebrates, only to be ridiculed hundreds of millions of year...
10/18/2026

Could you imagine being one of the earliest land-dwelling vertebrates, only to be ridiculed hundreds of millions of years later? This skull belonged to Cacops (Greek for "ugly face"), an early-Permian amphibian relative known from Texas and Oklahoma. The paleontologist who named Cacops called the animal "absurd" with an "absence of neck." More recent findings have painted a fuller picture of Cacops, but the name has stuck.

10/16/2026

Spark your curiosity at your home away from home. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday

📍 Biological Sciences Building
📍 1105 North University Avenue

10/13/2026

Smilodon is one of the most iconic prehistoric predators ever discovered. Sink your teeth into some fun facts about these ancient cats.

Enjoying the fall foliage around campus? Thank a fox squirrel! These busy little rodents are notorious for burying nuts ...
10/11/2026

Enjoying the fall foliage around campus? Thank a fox squirrel! These busy little rodents are notorious for burying nuts to eat later, but only some of them are eaten. The seeds of the "forgotten" nuts may germinate and grow into the mighty oak, hickory, or walnut trees that put on a show each autumn. 🐿️

Put all eight arms together for ! 👏👏 With three hearts, there is plenty of love to go around for these charming creatur...
10/08/2026

Put all eight arms together for ! 👏👏
With three hearts, there is plenty of love to go around for these charming creatures.

10/07/2026

Did you know it's ? Help us continue delivering out-of-this-world learning experiences with a contribution to the museum's Planetarium Fund: myumi.ch/QMzqG

10/06/2026

Celebrate our state's rich geological formations, awe-inspiring prehistoric life forms, and diverse ecosystems in our Exploring Michigan exhibit. Life-size dioramas highlight Michigan’s varied habitats and wildlife, and hands-on activities engage curious people of all ages.

Join us TOMORROW for our first-ever IDEAS Days STEMM event! As part of U-M Climate Week, explore how communities are res...
10/03/2026

Join us TOMORROW for our first-ever IDEAS Days STEMM event! As part of U-M Climate Week, explore how communities are responding to climate challenges and building resilience through research, innovation, and collaboration. All the action takes place at the museum on Sunday, October 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free with no registration required!

The star of the new Age of Fish display is a life-sized model of an Acutiramus, a "sea scorpion" that lived during the S...
10/02/2026

The star of the new Age of Fish display is a life-sized model of an Acutiramus, a "sea scorpion" that lived during the Silurian and Devonian periods. This piece was painstakingly hand-sculpted and painted by exhibits/display coordinator Chris Hadley over several months in consultation with the U-M Museum of Paleontology to ensure scientific accuracy. See it for yourself in the Evolution: Life Through Time gallery!

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