A list of catalogues describing type specimens held in ZMH, when already published, is presented at the particular department. Databases of animal groups, excluding fishes, are still under construction. The ZMH edits two journals which are published by the house and which are based mainly on museum material. The Museum contributes to public education through its permanent and temporary exhibitions . It is open Tuesdays to Fridays , from 9 am to 6 p m, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am till 5 pm .
Admission is free.
Teilnehmern des V. Internationalen Zoologen-Kongresses bei ihrer Anwesenheit in Hamburg am 17. 150 Jahre Naturhistorisches Museum zu Hamburg.