Museum: Natural History: Biology Collections

The biology collection of the Seashore aims to be comprehensive in the kinds of organisms it documents. However, the general collection should be limited in the number of individuals of each species. A given species should be represented by approximately two to three specimens to include, when applicable, distribution among age categories (adult and immature) and sexes.

 
A photo of a dried specimen of a bog lupine.
Herbarium Collection

Point Reyes National Seashore's museum contains specimens of many of the hundreds of the park's plant, algae, fungi, and lichen species.

A photo of the empty shell of a pond turtle against a gray background.
Animal Collections

The vertebrate and invertebrate collections housed at the Point Reyes collections facility number over 9,200 specimens

Last updated: August 27, 2021

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Mailing Address:

1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Phone:

415-464-5100
This number will initially be answered by an automated attendant, from which one can opt to access a name directory, listen to recorded information about the park (e.g., directions to the park; visitor center hours of operation; fire danger information; wildlife updates; ranger-led programs; seasonal events; etc.), or speak with a ranger. Please note that if you are calling between 4:30 pm and 10 am, park staff may not be available to answer your call.

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