The M.T. James Entomological Collection
This museum is one of the largest in the west with over 1 million specimens. It serves as an important regional resource and is an actively growing collection with especially strong representation in Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, and a newfound focus on Hymenoptera. Established in 1892, the collection’s holdings number in the millions and are of significant historical and scientific importance. This collection supports research and advanced-level teaching. Learn more about the museum here.
Honey Bee & Pollinator Research, Extension, and Education Facility
The Department of Entomology currently maintains and operates over 250 colonies distributed in 10 research and teaching apiaries. Field research in the apiaries is centered on projects addressing problems of major importance to Pacific Northwest (PNW) beekeepers. Learn more about our Honey Bee program here.