Our collections
The collections cared for by the Museum Collections Unit fall into eight broad categories:
- Anatomy and Pathology Collection
- Chemistry Collection
- Collection of Historic Scientific Instruments
- Ethnographic and Amerindian Collection
- Geology Collection
- Heritage Collections
- Psychology Collection
- Zoology
The Chemistry Collection, Heritage Collections and Collection of Historic Scientific Instruments are Recognised Collections of National Significance. They have been formally acknowledged as of great importance to the life and culture of Scotland, through the Recognition scheme established by the Scottish Government and administered by Museums Galleries Scotland.
There are approximately 112,300 objects in the Collections. Our on-line Collections Catalogue contains detailed records and images of some 4,500 objects. Explore the Collections Catalogue
Alternatively, please contact the collections team for further information.
