U.S. National Tick Collection
The world's largest collection of ticks.

๐Ÿ“œ World's largest curated tick collection, owned by Smithsonian Institution.
๐Ÿ” Housed at Georgia Southern University, vital for tick-borne disease research.

Why Go

๐Ÿ”ฌ Study over one million tick specimens from around the globe.
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Learn about tick taxonomy and disease transmission.
๐Ÿ“š Access an extensive library of tick-related resources.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Permanent exhibit accessible to the public.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ Collection visits by appointment only.

Tips

๐Ÿ“ง Email icps@georgiasouthern.edu to schedule a tour.
๐Ÿ“ Located on the bottom floor of the Math/Physics Building.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Permanent exhibit accessible M-F 8am-7pm when university is open.

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