Explore natural history treasures large and small
How easily do you fit inside a shark’s jaws? Who else is in T-Rex’s family tree? What’s so unique about a monotreme? Visit the Macquarie University Biology Discovery Centre to find out!
Our collection houses a range of specimens, mostly from Australia. Some of the items on display include skulls, skeletons, taxidermy mounts, corals, shells, antique microscopes and trays of colourful insects – as well as Minmi, the Centre’s resident ankylosaur.
Natural history treasures
This is just a small sample of the natural history treasures we have at the Macquarie University Biology Discovery Centre.
Plan your visit
The Centre is open to everyone, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Tours, activities and more
A large amount of our material is stored off-display for teaching, research and media purposes.
Contact our curator to:
- schedule a tour or activity (Mondays and Thursdays)
- learn more about the treasures on- and off-display
- book our venue as a meeting room.
Location
General enquiries
T: 02 9876 5432
Student enquiries
6 Science Road (formerly E8B) room 110