Information for donors

Red circular emblem with the words 'VERITAS', 'GRATIAE', 'NATURAE', and 'ACADEMIAE UPSALIENSIS' on a black background.

The Development Office handles gifts and donations, sponsorship and alumni relations for Biodiversity Beyond Linnaeus.

We would be happy to hear from you and discuss ways in which you can contribute!

Questions about gifts and donations: development@uu.se

Questions about alumni activities: info@alumni.uu.se

Head of Development Office: Agneta Stålhandske

We need your help

By donating, you play a direct role in the stewardship of our collections as well as making valuable biodiversity data available to science and society for future generations of curators, scientists and leaders. Help keep the Evolutionsmuseet open and accessible to both science and society.

Your support enables us to:

  • Fund experts to describe new species

  • Collect and mobilise critical biodiversity data

  • Preserve linnaeus’s legacy

  • Carry out urgent research into climate change and biodiversity loss to find solutions to global nature-related challenges

Why donate?

Science with global impact

Evolutionsmuseet is home to the Linnaean collections and serves as a hub for scientific discovery and a trusted voice on the natural world. Our curators, scientists, and students conduct research that has global impact.

Today, this work is more important than ever. As natural resources shrink, ecosystems strain, food supplies decline, and new diseases emerge, we need your help to continue finding solutions to the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Protect Our Collections

Our historic buildings and collections in zoology and paleontology house over 5 million natural history specimens, books, and artifacts—from Sweden and around the world. These collections are internationally significant and irreplaceable.

Preserving them requires expert care and ongoing investment. Your donation helps safeguard these treasures for future generations.

Education is at the heart of impact

Our team is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists by making learning hands-on, engaging, and exciting. Through our collections and educational outreach, from school students, to bachelors, masters and doctoral research, we spark curiosity and foster understanding about:

  • Taxonomy and systematics

  • Natural history

  • Ecology, ecosystem functions and natures contributions to people

  • Evolution and the origins of life

  • Biodiversity crisis and sustainability

  • The scientific issues shaping our future

With your support, we can continue making science accessible to all and help society navigate global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.

Endorsements from leading experts

  • Veronika Johansson GBIF

    “Collections become truly powerful when their data are mobilized. Through GBIF, specimen-based data from Evolutionsmuseet supports research, conservation, and decision-making across the globe"

    Veronika Johansson,
    Node Manager for GBIF Sweden
    Global Biodiversity Information Facility

  • Tobias Andermann Biodiversity Data Lab Uppsala

    “The collections and archives housed at the museum provide unique insights into biodiversity at different points in time, from the present to several decades or centuries into the past. Such data are essential for many modeling tasks, such as causal modeling and inference of biodiversity trends."

    Tobias Andermann,
    Assistant professor & DDLS Fellow,
    Biodiversity Data Lab

  • Olga Pettersson

    “Evolutionsmuseet’s collections and taxonomic expertise are key to Planetary Biology’s trans-disciplinary efforts to understand life in environmental context, from molecules to ecosystems.”

    Olga Vinnere Pettersson,
    Scientific Lead for Planetary Biology,
    SciLifeLab

  • Gabriela montejo-kovacevich

    “Museum collections don’t just tell us where species once lived, they can reveal how they looked, how they functioned, and how their genomes have changed through time. With the right support, I’m convinced collections such as Evolutionmuseet will become a driving force in biodiversity and conservation science"

    Gabriela Montejo-Kovacevich
    Assistant Professor,
    Montejo-Kovacevich Lab

  • Per alström

    "In my work on global bird diversity, I rely on specimens collected from around the world over the course of centuries. Thanks to recent technological breakthroughs, it is now possible to extract and analyse entire genomes from even centuries-old museum samples"

    Per Alström,
    Professor of ornithology and evolutionary biology,
    Fellow of the The Linnean Society

To all our generous donors—thank you.

Your support makes a real difference. Because of you, we can continue our vital research, protect our world-class collections, and equip future generations with valuable biodiversity data for a more sustainable future.

Private tours for donors

Evolutionsmuseet extends an exclusive invitation to potential donors interested in exploring our collections. Our private tours offer an opportunity to engage with our diverse array of specimens, each telling a unique story of life on Earth.

Visitors will be guided by our curators, who will illuminate the significance of our collections and share insights into ongoing research efforts aimed at preserving biodiversity. These tours not only deepen understanding of Uppsala University’s heritage but also foster a connection between donors and the critical work being undertaken to address the biodiversity crisis.

Donor events and rental options

In addition to private tours, Evolutionsmuseet offers potential rental opportunities for events. Our venue, steeped in history and scientific significance, provides a sophisticated backdrop for gatherings. Organize your next event among our displays, ensuring an inspiring experience for your guests while supporting a worthy cause.

For more detailed information about scheduling a private tour or discussing event rentals, please contact us directly.