Behind the Scenes of the Bioscience Collection Reawakening – Curation, Conservation, and Archives Research.

Previously part of the teaching resources within Durham University's Botany and Zoology departments, the Bioscience Collection holds a vast array of natural history specimens. From herbarium samples collected in County Durham to the fossilised remains of the now-extinct Giant Irish Elk, this collection offers a fascinating insight into the wonders of the natural world.

Over the past two years, the curatorial team for the Archaeology and Bioscience Collections have undergone a series of collections management, research and conservation processes to begin to make this collection accessible to the public. Join us for this engaging talk, where attendees will gain an insight into the behind-the-scenes work involved in preserving and reawakening a valuable scientific resource, shedding light on the challenges and discoveries along the way. 

Free and all welcome. Please book through Eventbrite or by calling Palace Green Library on 0191 334 2932.

This talk is part of the Thursday Twilight openings at Palace Green Library. Find out more about the museums and collections from across Durham University, including Archive and Special Collections, the Art Collection, Cosin's Library, Durham Castle Museum, the Museum of Archaeology, and the Oriental Museum.

The World Heritage Visitor Centre and the Museum of Archaeology are also open until 7pm during the Twilight Openings.