Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1:00–5:00 PM, Wednesday 2:00-6:00 PM

What is the Nature Collection?
The Nature Collection is an educational loan service that offers a wide array of resource materials for educators to use in their classrooms.
 

What can be borrowed?

• Taxidermy mounts of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
• Marine life specimens
• Bird nests and eggs
• Geology and paleontology specimens
• Animal skeletons, bones, and skins
• Chumash Indian artifact reproductions
• Curriculum kits
• Books and other media focusing on natural history topics
   

Who can use the program?
The Nature Collection Memberships are available to teachers, librarians, and other educators.

How much does a membership cost?
One-year memberships are available at the following rate:

• Individual membership $60.
• Full school membership $300. ($150 for schools with 10 or fewer teachers)
  (Must include staff roster and names of parents entitled to pick up/return items)

How does the Membership work?

• Members may check out materials on a first-come, first serve basis. No reservations or holds except on the day member intends to check out item.
• Each member may check out up to 8 items* for TWO WEEKS. Overdue fines: $1 per item, per day. (* 4 mounted specimens and 2 curriculum kits max per checkout, plus unlimited number of books)
• Checkout and return of items are the personal responsibility of the member. Overdue, lost or damaged items will incur additional fees.

How do I join?
Complete the Membership Application and return it with the appropriate membership fee to:

• Nature Collection
  Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
  2559 Puesta del Sol
  Santa Barbara, CA 93105

For more information: (805) 682-4711 ext 122