
Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum
We are a biodiversity research institute and a public natural history museum. We study past and present life on Earth to educate, engage and inspire.
ELEVATOR OUTAGE: We apologize. The passenger elevator at the museum is unexpectedly out of service until sometime in December. We apologize for the inconvenience. We recognize the impact this has on individuals with limited mobility. For those with limited mobility, only the 3rd floor is currently accessible. This includes fossils, fluorescent minerals, the Paleo Garden and Bugtown, our school programming classroom, as well as a restroom and water fountain. Floors 4-6 can only be reached via stairs at this time. Virtual exhibits and activities can be found on our Museum from Home page. For those with strollers, we have areas for you to park your stroller on the 3rd and 4th floors. Again, our apologies. If you have questions, please call Visitor Services at 785-864-4450, or the Biodiversity Institute offices at 785-864-4540.
Natural History Museum
Museum Hours & Admission
Sunday, 12pm-4pm
Closed on Mondays
Free admission, suggested donation of $7 for adults, $4 for children. All proceeds support the museum.
Location & Contact Information
1345 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: 785-864-4450
Email: biodiversity@ku.edu
Membership
Natural History Mystery Game
Natural History Museum

Biodiversity Institute

Upcoming Events
Education & Outreach

School Programs

Student & Faculty Programs

Scout Programs
News

Interview with Herpetology Collection Manager, Ana Motta

Museum to Host VENOMventure, a New Science-Themed Escape Room

New Push Will Digitize Records of African Plants Held in Herbaria and Museums Across the U.S.

Paleontology Journal Adapts to Open Format with Help from KU Libraries
Support the Museum
The KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum relies on your support to fund its programs, events, exhibits and more.