UNH Collections

New Hampshire's Preeminent Natural History Collections

Housed in the newly renovated Spaulding Hall, the Albion R. Hodgdon Herbarium and the UNH Collection of Insects and Other Arthropods are the largest natural history collections in the state. With nearly one million specimens in total, both collections are key components of the research infrastructure of UNH and New Hampshire. Historical and contemporary specimens provide the most comprehensive record of the abundance and distribution of New Hampshire’s plants and insects, and reflect the strong tradition of biodiversity science at UNH. The collections are growing and serve researchers at UNH, throughout New Hampshire, and across the world, as well as education and outreach initiatives.