ARExplore the Museum / Life and Environmental Sciences
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m | Sunday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m | Sunday to Thursday
Muslim zoologists, botanists and geologists made important pioneering contributions to their fields of study. Visitors meet them through the medium of interactive exhibits and hands-on displays. Also, presented are the early contributions to ecology, conservation biology, geology, geomorphology, meteorology and horticulture, as well as the medical sciences.
Muslim scholars made important contributions to the natural sciences, especially in the fields of geology, geomorphology, meteorology, zoology and botany. Explore these contributions in this interactive display.
Al-Zahrawi and other Muslim surgeons invented many new surgical instruments and procedures, as shown in this display.
Long before holistic medicine became the latest fashion, Muslim medical doctors emphasized that a balanced life style is vital for long-term health and well-being.
Muslim scientists made important contributions to the study of human anatomy, physiology and epidemiology. Some of these contributions are reviewed in this touch screen display.
This display explores the wide variety of leaves, stems, roots, corms and flowers that were used by early Muslim herbalists to develop herbal medications.
This display provides examples of some of the herbs and spices discovered or studied by Muslim herbalists and medical researchers.
This display provides examples of the wide variety of freshwater and marine animals studied by Muslim zoologists.
Examples of early books by Muslim scholars on botany and pharmacy are displayed.
Due to limited capacity, admission to the Museum is limited to community & the University's invited guests.
The Museum is located in the Museum and Conference Building (Building 19), on level 1.
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