Research
The department conducts research on the diversity and evolution of the animal kingdom.
Collections
The museum houses extensive zoological collections, ranging from whale skeletons to microscopic organisms.
Zoological Collections – Animals
State game
The department is responsible for the state's game. Endangered species found dead in nature are sent to the Swedish Museum of Natural History to be handled by our conservators and then become part of the museum's collections.
State game [in Swedish]
Education
Learn more about our courses and the opportunities offered on our course page.
Education - Courses in Zoology
Loans
Specimens are regularly sent on loan all over the world.
Animal-related Inquiries
At the Swedish Museum of Natural History, there is a Biologist for public Inquiries (sv. Jourhavande biolog) who is happy to answer questions about animals and nature.
General questions about:
Animals, nature, and help with identifying species
Contact
Head of Department
Deputy Head of department
Secretary, Financial Administration
Post address
Department of Zoology
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Box 50007
104 05 Stockholm
Delivery address
Contact us before delivery. We have several delivery addresses.
Visiting Address
Frescativägen 40 and 48
Stockholm
