Department of Zoology
The department is the museum´s center for research and education about zoological systematics and biology.
The zoological collections managed by the department are the basis for that research, and are used by scientists both in-house and internationally.
Our research
At the department of Zoology we conduct research on the diversity and development of the animal kingdom. Research which would not be possible without our available equipment.
Collections
The zoological collections are large, and vary in size from whale skeletons to tiny flies and microscopic nematodes. Read more about our collections.
Loans
Specimens are regularly sent on loan all over the world.
Databases
Information on the collection objects is found in our databases and species lists
Publications
You find the latest publications which have been published at the department. You can also search for earlier publications.
Library
The department has a library and archive of historical documents such as field diaries and logbooks from former collection trips.
Contact information
Head of department
Assistant Head of department
Secretary
Collections
Staff directory
Postal address
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Department of Zoology
P. O. Box 50007
SE-104 05 Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting address
Frescativägen 40, Stockholm
Fax
+46-8 51954212 (vertebrates)
+46-8-51954125 (invertebrates)
+46-8-51954099 (entomology)