Zoological Museum of the University of Patras
ΖΩΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟΥ ΠΑΤΡΩΝ (Τμήμα Βιολογίας)
Address: University of Patras
Department of Biology
Section of Animal Biology
School of Natural Sciences
University of Patras
265 04 Rio, Patra
Εmail: [email protected]
www.zmup.upatras.gr
Zoological Museum of the University of Patras
The Zoological Museum of the University of Patras was founded in 1973 and today it is housed on the ground floor of the Biology/Mathematics building of the University. It has a) an exhibition for the education of students and visits from the general public, promoting knowledge, environmental awareness and the connection of the University with local society, b) a scientific collection for research purposes. The exhibition presents around 800 exhibits of animals in cases, dioramas etc. while the scientific collection comprises more than 10,000 conserved specimens of amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
Educational Programs
Conferences – Workshops -Seminars
A dynamic kickoff on Sunday, August 30, for the 2026 Aisxylia Festival
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the ...More
A Farewell to Konstantinos Tsoukalas (1937–2026)| A throwback to the interview published in issue #11 of Days of Art in Greece
Konstantinos Tsoukalas (Athens, 1937–2026) was a ...More
AUTh and NKUA Open Applications for a Master’s Programme in Church History and Civilization
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Paul Cartledge Re-examines Athens’ Most Famous Leader| 15 September 2026
Pericles, the Athenian leader whose name ...More
Events
A dynamic kickoff on Sunday, August 30, for the 2026 Aisxylia Festival
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the ...More
A Farewell to Konstantinos Tsoukalas (1937–2026)| A throwback to the interview published in issue #11 of Days of Art in Greece
Konstantinos Tsoukalas (Athens, 1937–2026) was a ...More
AUTh and NKUA Open Applications for a Master’s Programme in Church History and Civilization
Applications are now open for the ...More
Paul Cartledge Re-examines Athens’ Most Famous Leader| 15 September 2026
Pericles, the Athenian leader whose name ...More
Publications
A dynamic kickoff on Sunday, August 30, for the 2026 Aisxylia Festival
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the ...More
A Farewell to Konstantinos Tsoukalas (1937–2026)| A throwback to the interview published in issue #11 of Days of Art in Greece
Konstantinos Tsoukalas (Athens, 1937–2026) was a ...More
AUTh and NKUA Open Applications for a Master’s Programme in Church History and Civilization
Applications are now open for the ...More
Paul Cartledge Re-examines Athens’ Most Famous Leader| 15 September 2026
Pericles, the Athenian leader whose name ...More
INNOVATIONS
A dynamic kickoff on Sunday, August 30, for the 2026 Aisxylia Festival
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the ...More
A Farewell to Konstantinos Tsoukalas (1937–2026)| A throwback to the interview published in issue #11 of Days of Art in Greece
Konstantinos Tsoukalas (Athens, 1937–2026) was a ...More
AUTh and NKUA Open Applications for a Master’s Programme in Church History and Civilization
Applications are now open for the ...More
Paul Cartledge Re-examines Athens’ Most Famous Leader| 15 September 2026
Pericles, the Athenian leader whose name ...More
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