Natural History Collection

Natural history collections that tell of great scientific discoveries in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 19th century, occupy pride of place in the Hornbill House. There are over 18,500 mammals, 29,000 birds, 5,430 bird eggs, 8,500 amphibians and reptiles, 50,000 insects and 5,000 other taxa, which are regularly referred to by wildlife researchers and amateur naturalists from India and abroad. This year, we have started digitizing the Collections, which will make them more accessible and help in their conservation.

Visitor Access Form & Guidelines

The BNHS Natural History Collection – Visitor Access Form will now serve as the official channel for all visitor and researcher requests. It includes updated categories, service charges, and provisions for both domestic and foreign visitors.

Visitor’s Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI02XpqRDCw2j0zU84bpoaVX5FlsZMRIPt0FZ_LCQ287AajA/viewform?usp=header

Visitor & Research Access – Guidelines, Charges, and Cancellation Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcKGONhGXNJOgr2I6cNqzcd_3B1vC8Zd/edit

The BNHS Natural History Collection Department’s dry collections are currently closed until further notice due to ongoing renovation and the monsoon season. However, the herpetofauna collections remain open for research studies by prior appointment. For any collection-related queries, please write to us at collections@bnhs.org.

Visiting Timings:
Days: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
Timings:
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM