Over 2.5 million specimens

One of the largest scientific collections in Europe

Institute

Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals Polish Academy of Sciences

Institute

Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals Polish Academy of Sciences

News
08 Oct 2026

invitation to Evolution Days

Learn more
06 Oct 2026

Information on the results of the recruitment process for the position of project support specialist

Learn more
30 Sep 2026

Information on the results of the competition for the position of technical specialist

Learn more
17 Sep 2026

Competition for the position of technical specialist

Learn more
About the Institute
The Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals of the Polish Academy of Sciences was established in 1989 from the Department of Systematic and Experimental Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

However, the history of the Institute dates back to 1865, when the Physiographic Commission founded by the Krakow Scientific Society was established. At the same time, the Natural Museum was created, under the original name of the Physiographic Museum, which is today an integral part of our Institute.

The mission of the Institute is to conduct scientific research (taxonomic, phylogenetic, genetic, paleontological, biogeographical and related) on the evolution and biodiversity of the animal world and to collect, store and share zoological scientific collections and promote science according to the best standards.

Near Events
14 Oct 2026

The seminar of the ISEA PAS, 14 October 2026

Learn more
26 Sep 2026

Kolejny wykład w II edycji cyklu „Wielkie Wyprawy - Śladami Krakowskich Przyrodników”

Learn more
25 Sep 2026

Małopolska Noc Naukowców w ISEZ PAN

Learn more
Recent publications
2026

Beauty bias in butterfly research and conservation.

Dapporto L., Mouquet N., Bruschini C., Arif S., Bonelli S., Bordoni A., Cappa F., Chelazzi G., Ffrench-Constant R., Giannoni M., Joron M....

Learn more
2026

The first Tipulomorpha (Insecta, Diptera) from the Oligocene of Poland and new data on fossils from Miocene of Italy.

Kania-Kłosok, I., Salwa, G., Wegierek, P. Szwedo J., Jordan-Stasiło W., Kopeć K., Krzemiński W.

Learn more
2026

Patterns of genetic variation in Onobrychis viciifolia populations across xerothermic grasslands and the distribution of Cheilotoma musciformis.

Sowa, S., Paczos-Grzęda, E., Lech, J. Koroluk A., Kulik M., Jaźwa M., Kajtoch Ł., Mazur M.A., Ścibior R., Wielgos J.

Learn more