Collections and research

The museum collection comprises approximately 40k specimens. Our collections contain fossil and mineral specimens from across the Island. The collection includes:

  • Type and figured insects,
  • Molluscs,
  • Dinosaurs.

Visiting the collection

We welcome requests to visit our collections for research or study.

If you are a student you will need to provide the contact details of either your tutor or head of department.

Request a visit

Please contact the curator by emailing martin.munt@iow.gov.uk

All applicants are required to complete a pre-visit form which will be emailed to you.