Images
Find and use images and other visual resources from the University Library. Email us at Imageworks@umich.edu with questions about finding and using images.
Scroll down to find images related to:
General Science
Earth Sciences
Life Sciences
Weather & Environment
Chemistry
Astronomy
Transportation and Automotive
General Science
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American Museum of Natural History Digital Special CollectionsAccess to over 7,000 digital images from the archival photographic images, art and memorabilia images and Rare Book Collection illustrations.
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Instruments for Science, 1800-1914: Scientific Trade Catalogs in Smithsonian CollectionsSearch or browse by company name or instrument to find images from trade catalogs and other commercial documents.
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National Geographic Photo ArchiveCan browse photos by category; such as, Landscapes, Nature & Weather, Science & Space, Underwater, etc.
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Places & Spaces : Mapping ScienceMapping Science communicates human activity through maps by visualizing data. Click on Browse Maps to see examples.
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Smithsonian Institution Collections Search CenterSearch over 550,000 image and other media files within the Smithsonian Collections.
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The Edgar Fahs Smith History of Chemistry CollectionImages showing the history of chemistry prior to 1850.
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Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons is a media file repository with public domain and freely-licensed educational media.
Earth Sciences
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Earth Science World Image BankDigital archive of geoscience related images.
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Geology 101, CornellImages from and for Geology 101, Cornell University.
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Geology PicsGeology Photos put online by Marli Miller, professor at the University of Oregon.
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Google Earth (download)Download Google Earth for map views of the world, including terrain, satellite imagery, oceans, etc.
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The Image.com -- MineralsAllows browsing by mineral class and name.
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Mindat.orgAllows searching by location, properties, chemistry, and name.
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Mineralogy DatabaseDatabase of mineral species descriptions and images.
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NGDC -- Images of Natural HazardsImages from the National Geophysical Data Center documenting natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.) from the Marine Geology and Geophysics Division.
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USGS Mineral Geologic Data and ImagesIncludes interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Mineral Resources.
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US Geologic Survey Multimedia GalleryView and download images, video, and audio from the entire USGS image collection.
Life Sciences
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American Museum of Natural History Digital Special CollectionsAccess to over 7,000 digital images from the archival photographic images, art and memorabilia images and Rare Book Collection illustrations.
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E-Skeletons ProjectProvides images of human and non-human primate skeletons.
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Encyclopedia of LifeA partnership of museums, societies, and foundations etc to provide information about life on earth.
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Images from the History of MedicineIHM provides access to nearly 70,000 images in the collections of the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine.
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JSTOR Plant ScienceA database of images, paintings and letters related to the plant sciences. You can search by location, collection, plant type, etc.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Exhibits)Site features current, past and upcoming exhibits of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
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University of Michigan Museum of ZoologySearch images from UofM's amphibian, mammal, and fish collections.
Weather and Environment
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NOAA Photo LibraryBrowse through many collections of images relating to the environment.
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NOAA Environmental Visualization LaboratoryBrowse by category to see photographs and visualizations of environmental issues and events.
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NOAA National Ocean Service ImagesImages relating particularly to the oceans, marine life, etc.
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Real Time Weather Satellite Images & DataA directory of image sites created by the Space Science and Engineering Center, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison.
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Windows to the Universe Image GalleriesBrowsable image galleries on various environmental topics.
Chemistry Images
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ASM Micrograph CenterA comprehensive collection of micrograph images of industrially important alloys.
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ChemSpiderA database of chemical structures and property predictions.
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PubChemChemical structure search available via the NIH.
Astronomy
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HubbleSite ImagesImages from the Hubble space telescope.
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HubbleSite VideosVideos from the Hubble space telescope.
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NASA's Mars Exploration ProgramClick on the Multimedia Tab to find images.
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NASA - Exploring the UniverseExplore NASA images by topic.
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NASA Images OnlineA searchable database of images from NASA.
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Real Time Weather Satellite Images & DataA directory of image sites created by the Space Science and Engineering Center, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison.
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Sloan Digital Sky SurveyThe Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) is one of the most ambitious and influential surveys in the history of astronomy. From 2000-2008, it obtained deep, multi-color images covering more than a quarter of the sky and created 3-dimensional maps containing more than 930,000 galaxies and more than 120,000 quasars.
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U.S. Weather Webcam SitesLive cameras focusing on the weather -- searchable by state/location.
Transportation & Automotive
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AA Roads : Online Highway GuideView roads and highways, signs, etc before you travel. Click on Shield Gallery to see thousands of highway signs.
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Auto Spies Photo GalleriesBrowse Auto Spies galleries for photos of cars and car shows.
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Lincoln Highway Digital Image CollectionImages from the historical archives of the Lincoln Highway Association (1910-1927).
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My Construction Photos GalleryGalleries of photos relating to construction machinery as well as trucks and cars.
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Rail PicturesPhotos and videos searchable by locomotive type, state, railroad, and/or photographer.
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Train PhotosPhotos of trains by type, manufacturer, country, etc. for train enthusiasts.
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Transportation Around the World: 1911-1993Images of air, water, and land transportation from the American Geographical Society.
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U.S. Highway EndpointsInteractive map with endpoints for all U.S. highways.
Last Updated: Nov 22, 2025 3:40 PM
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