Mammals Home Page Scientists and graduate students who wish to conduct research in the Division of Mammals are encouraged to visit and use the collections and library. Please contact a member of our staff , preferably a curator or collection manager, well in advance of your anticipated arrival to make arrangements for your visit. Researchers studying North American mammals should contact Biological Resources Division staff.
Unannounced visits can be difficult to accomodate due to limited space and staff support.
Consult the Index to the USNM Mammal Collection to determine USNM holdings relative to your research interests in order to plan the length of your visit. A detailed collection printout may be requested via your staff contact and will be available for use upon your arrival. D.C. Parking near the museum is extremely limited, but public transportation via Metro Rail is very convenient. There are subway stations at National Airport and Amtrak's Union Station, with stops at Archives, Federal Triangle, and Smithsonian all a short walk from the Museum. The National Collections are open to visitors from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, federal holidays excepted.