Evolutionary Anthropology Collection
Evolution of the Human
The collection curated by the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology consists of human and non-human primate skeletal remains from across the globe, but also fossils, hominin and hominoid casts, mummies, cadavers, and hair and skin samples. It currently comprises around 15'500 items from the last 120 years.
Exhibits in the Natural History Museum
Since January 2025, selected objects from the collection are on display in the permanent exhibition at the Natural History Museum.
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Natural History Museum Website
Opening Hours
Visitors to the collection are welcome by prior arrangement.
Dr. Colin Shaw, Curator
Contact (E-mail)
Address
University of Zurich
Evolutionary Anthropology Collection
Sammlungszentrum UZH
Furtbachstrasse 22
8107 Buchs ZH