This area of the site contains links to "Microscopical" Societies, Clubs and Suppliers, plus Museums and sites of general interest. There are also links to other organisations concerned with Natural History and related "scientific" subjects. As many members have interests not directly related to the Microscope it is hoped that these will also prove to be of interest to them.
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Microscopical Societies - Links to other Microscopical Societies worldwide
The Royal Microscopical Society
The worlds oldest Microscopical Society - founded in 1839. Many of its members are professional, but all keen microscopists, including amateurs, are welcome. The "serious" one and the GrandDaddy of them all! !
The Postal Microscopical Society
Founded in 1873 for the circulation of members' slides and notes by post. Publishes a newsletter "Balsam Post" quarterly and the Society also has an AGM and annual exhibition, where members can meet. Many members are also members of the Quekett, so a friendly welcome is always ensured
The Manchester Microscopical & Natural History Society
Another vigorous and flourishing society for people in the North.
Reading Microscopical Society
This time the society is for those microscopists living the Berkshire area.
Kernow Microscopical Society
Another one - for those living in the far south west of the UK.
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Has several sections, including Microscopy, Botany, Astronomy & Archaeology/History
The Dutch Society for Microscopy
Another "international" society. Members of the Quekett have met with members of the Dutch Society, for joint meetings.
Royal Antwerp Micrographical Society
Although the site is mostly in Dutch, there is a small English page introducing the society. there are also links to other organisations.
Club Francais de Microscopie
The club for French amateur microscopists
Microscopical Society of Southern California
Founded in 1938, this Society, the MSSC, is devoted to the study and practice of the science and art of microscopy and to the collection and study of related scientific devices. Membership includes individuals with an active interest and experience in optical and electron microscopy and associated science and technology, as well as, novices with varied interests.
Microscopy Society of America
Their server will provide you with access to information about the Microscopy Society of America, its affiliated societies, and microscopy resources which are sponsored by the society.
New York Microscopical Society
Lists meetings, events and reports for htis New York based society.
American Microscopical Society
The American Microscopical Society is an international society of biologists organized to encourage the use of microscopy. Invertebrate
'The State Microscopical Society of Illinois NEW
'The State Microscopical Society of Illinois is a group of amateur and professional Microscopists, with diverse backgrounds and interests in many areas of science, who are bound together by an interest in microscopy.
Biology
The journal of the American Microscopical Society. Published since 1880, it ranks among the oldest continuously published journals in the United States.
Historical Microscopical Society of Canada
Founded in 1989 ths society has now merged with the American Microscope Historical Society. Links are shown on their website.
Microscopy Society of South Africa
Its aims are to further microscopy and related topics in all branches of science and to arrange meetings of microscopists (and workers in associated disciplines) in Southern Africa.