University of Kansas Natural History Museum Museum
Natural history museum featuring regional fossils and specimens
Natural history museum on the University of Kansas campus featuring fossil displays, taxidermy and regional biodiversity exhibits. Visitors see paleontology collections and educational displays tied to university research.
University of Kansas Natural History Museum at a Glance#
Address: Natural History Museum, University of Kansas campus, Lawrence, Kansas
Website: https://biodiversity.ku.edu/
About University of Kansas Natural History Museum#
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is a campus museum in Lawrence, Kansas, that preserves and exhibits specimens and collections related to natural history and biodiversity. It supports research, education, and public outreach.
The museum grew from university teaching and research collections focused on natural history and has continued to develop both public exhibits and scientific holdings over time.
The museum is located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas, serving both the campus community and the public.
- Research collections: Operates as part of the University of Kansas’s research and teaching programs, housing specimen-based collections used by students and researchers.
How to Get to University of Kansas Natural History Museum#
Located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, the museum is a short walk from campus parking and from Massachusetts Street (the downtown corridor) - roughly a 15-20 minute walk. Local buses (Lawrence Transit) serve routes near the university; follow signs to the KU Natural History collections on campus.
Tips for Visiting University of Kansas Natural History Museum#
- Check the university's events calendar for rotating exhibits and public talks tied to KU's research collections.
- Enter through the natural history building side entrance if coming from campus - it's closer to the main exhibits and often less crowded than the front quad approach.
- Students and faculty often bring specimens for identification; if curious, ask staff about scheduled specimen nights or public programs.
Best Time to Visit University of Kansas Natural History Museum#
A campus museum that ties closely to KU's academic calendar-visit during term for the full roster of talks and displays.
Weather & Climate near University of Kansas Natural History Museum#
University of Kansas Natural History Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1004 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - 3° | -7° | 30 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 7° | -3° | 29 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 13° | 4° | 68 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 93 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 135 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 141 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 32° | 25° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 27° | 21° | 119 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 14° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 12° | 3° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 6° | -4° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
