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Whale Collections

Preview This photo provides a small glimpse of the amazing variety of whale skulls and skeletons available for study at the Smithsonian.
(Chip Clark/Smithsonian Institution)

The Smithsonian has more whale skulls and skeletons than any other collection in the world. This photo provides a small glimpse of the amazing variety of skulls and skeletons available for study. Visit the Marine Mammal Program on the National Museum of Natural History's website to find out more about the collection.