Visits and Donations
Visitors to our Earth Science Collection are welcome to use our Collection Study Space to view and access specimens, thin sections, maps and archival documents.
Collection Study Space
Our recently created study space enables us to welcome visitors to browse and study our collection and archives. It is equipped with desk space, a computer with access to our collection catalogues and Wifi. The study space is located on the second floor of the Wills Memorial Building but can be accessed via two lifts that are suitable for wheelchair users.
Opening hours
Appointment only: Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 5pm. Please contact us beforehand to make an appointment.
Research visits
We encourage all academics, students and community geologists to visit our collection for personal research projects. We recommend that you give us plenty of notice about your visit to ensure that all required material is available and accessible. Find out more here.
Group visits
Visits to our Collection Study Space are limited to a maximum of 15 people and require booking in advance.
Donations
We collect, preserve and make available a collection of palaeontological, geological and skeletal collection and archives and welcome offers of new material. We can offer advice on caring for your collection and on finding an alternative repository.
Wills Memorial Tower Tours & Earth Gallery
Visitors to the Wills Memorial Building are welcome to view exhibitions in the EarthArt as part of the Wills Memorial Tower Tours.
How to find us
School of Earth Sciences
University of Bristol
Wills Memorial Building
Queens Road
Bristol BS8 1RJ
United Kingdom
Contact us
For enquiries and appointments please contact:
Collections Manager
Claudia Hildebrandt
+44 (0) 117 954 5412
c.hildebrandt@bristol.ac.uk
Open Days and Visit Days
Visitors to the School of Earth Sciences get a glance at our Earth Gallery, corridor displays and some of our iconic specimens during University open days and visits.