Located on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the museum displays a variety of natural history materials including: invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, fossils, minerals and plants.
Currently on display are the collections of North American and African big game animals, two 360-gallon aquariums of native and tropical fishes, archaeological materials, minerals and various plant and animal displays. The museum also houses the UAM Herbarium with approximately 21,000 vascular plant specimens and the UAM Collection of Vertebrates used for teaching and research. Additional exhibits are planned for the future.
The museum serves as an educational center for public school students, UAM classes, senior citizens, scouting and 4-H groups and the general public. It is open during the academic year, September-April, Monday-Friday. Since UAM faculty is responsible for the museum, there may be short periods during the day when the building is not open. Groups are welcome and are encouraged to schedule visits in advance.
