Morrill Science Center

Morrill Science Center is a scientific research building at University of Massachusetts Amherst composed of four interconnected sections. The structure houses laboratories, classrooms, and offices for natural sciences departments and features an unconventional numbering system that spans different floors.

The center was constructed in four phases between 1959 and 1966 in response to growing demand for science facilities in post-war America. This phased expansion reflected the broader growth of higher education during the decades following World War II.

The center brings together multiple scientific disciplines, including biology, biochemistry, geosciences, and microbiology in one academic complex. This arrangement allows students and researchers from different fields to interact and share ideas daily.

Directory maps are posted throughout the building to help you navigate the four sections. The unconventional numbering system can be confusing at first, so take time to study the floor plans before exploring the laboratories or offices.

Three separate architectural firms designed different sections of the complex, creating distinct visual characteristics within the same structure. This architectural variety becomes apparent as you move between the different wings.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1959

Floors above the ground: 4

GPS coordinates: 42.39020,-72.52450

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23