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Virginia Museum of Natural History

GBIF publisher since
4 February 2016

Description

VMNH has developed a strong reputation for significant research and important collections, which now number more than 10 million cataloged items. Research at VMNH, led by its doctoral curators, focuses on studies of Invertebrate Paleontology, Vertebrate Paleontology, Recent Invertebrates, Archaeology, Mammalogy, and Geology. While the museum’s primary geographic strengths are in Virginia and the Southeastern United States, the collections and research programs span the globe.

Contacts

POINT_OF_CONTACT
David Bloom
Telephone: +01-785-813-1496
email: dbloom@vertnet.org
ADMINISTRATIVE_POINT_OF_CONTACT
Haley Cartmell
Telephone: +01-276-634-4181
email: haley.cartmell@vmnh.virginia.gov
TECHNICAL_POINT_OF_CONTACT
David Bloom
Telephone: +01-785-813-1496
email: dbloom@vertnet.org
Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Avenue
Martinsville
24112
VA
US
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