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Essig Museum of Entomology Research
Downtown Berkeley
Five million insects strong, this research collection opens to the public just twice a year. Expect drawers of staggering biodiversity, from local specimens to exotic rarities.
Rare public access
Hidden research collection
World-class insect specimens
Science enthusiast destination
Tips
🪲"three beetles collected by Darwin"
📅open Cal Day (April) & Darwin Day (Feb 12)
🔬get a tour from an entomologist if possible
Essig Museum of Entomology Research
Downtown Berkeley




Five million insects strong, this research collection opens to the public just twice a year. Expect drawers of staggering biodiversity, from local specimens to exotic rarities.
Rare public access
Hidden research collection
World-class insect specimens
Science enthusiast destination
Tips
🪲"three beetles collected by Darwin"
📅open Cal Day (April) & Darwin Day (Feb 12)
🔬get a tour from an entomologist if possible