Research Museums Center
Library/Museum RMCAlso known as: RMC
Research Museums Center is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 3600 VARSITY DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's South campus. The building has 2 floors. The building code is RMC, used in class schedules and room assignments. It houses Lsa Facilities Operations. From the Diag, Research Museums Center is approximately 58 minutes walking south.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support.
Building Details
| Category | Library/Museum |
|---|---|
| Address | 3600 VARSITY DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 2 |
| Coordinates | 42.2363447, -83.7282748 |
| Building Code | RMC |
| Campus | Off-Campus Campus |
History
- Year Built: 2001 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Unknown
- Style: Contemporary
- Named for: Not named for a person; consolidates four LSA research museum collections (Natural History, Anthropological Archaeology, Paleontology, Zoology)
- Notable: 5 miles from campus; houses 13M+ specimens from four LSA museums
- Primary use: Research collections storage and labs
Departments & Services
- Lsa Facilities Operations
Nearby Buildings
- Shared Services Center 0.26 mi (0.4 km)
- U-M Lacrosse Stadium 1.24 mi (2.0 km)
- U-M Track and Field Stadium 1.24 mi (2.0 km)
- Bahna Wrestling Center 1.33 mi (2.1 km)
- Varsity Tennis Bldg 1.42 mi (2.3 km)
Other Library/Museum Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Research Museums Center located?
- Research Museums Center is located at 3600 VARSITY DR on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.2363447, -83.7282748.
- What departments or services are in Research Museums Center?
- Research Museums Center houses Lsa Facilities Operations.
- How many floors does Research Museums Center have?
- Research Museums Center has 2 floors.
- How do I find Research Museums Center on the University of Michigan campus?
- Research Museums Center is located on South Campus at 3600 VARSITY DR. From the Diag, it is approximately 58 minutes walking south.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/research-museums-center