Entomology Feature

EH Strickland Entomological Museum

With preserved insects from around the planet, the E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and naturalists as it houses approximately one million specimens. It holds the largest collection of Mexican ground beetles in the world, as well as significant collections of other insects from North America. It is an extremely important regional collection, with specimens representing most species of insects in the province of Alberta.

Location and Access

2-18 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E3

  • The collection can be accessed by students, faculty, researchers, and members of the public
  • Members of the public and school groups (K-12) are welcome to arrange a tour (maximum six people)
  • Contact Danny Shpeley to arrange an appointment or tour

Contact

Felix Sperling, Curator
208A Earth Sciences Building
Phone: (780) 492-3991
E-mail

Danny Shpeley, Assistant Curator
2-18B Earth Sciences
Phone: (780) 492-0461
E-mail

George Ball, Professor Emeritus
2-18A Earth Sciences
Phone: (780) 492-2084
E-mail

 

Related Links

Search the Collection Database

Acquisition Mandate

Departmental Museum Website

Search the University of Alberta Natural Science Collections Portal