Model Libraries: Specialized

Specialty model sources: characters, scans, anatomy, museums.

• 3D MDB License unspecified. Model search database across many sites.
• Ameede. Free STL and vector downloads for CNC relief carving, laser cutting and 3D printing.
• Anatomy 360 Paid. Anatomy 3D reference models for artists, including motion packs that show realistic musculature.
• Anatomy For Sculptors Paid. ArtStation page of Anatomy For Sculptors with anatomy reference models and books for sculptors.
• Anything World Gallery Free tier. Animated, game-ready models.
• Artec 3D. Free high-resolution 3D scans. (CC-BY)
• British Museum (Sketchfab). British Museum Sketchfab account with 3D scans of objects from its collection.
• Characterz Free tier. 9,000+ customizable diverse 3D character illustrations with Blender source files.
• Cleveland Museum of Art (Sketchfab). Cleveland Museum of Art Sketchfab account with 3D scans of artworks from its collection.
• Emojiz Paid. 77+ animated 3D emoji illustrations with Blender source files.
• Handz. Free library of 320+ diverse 3D hand illustrations with Blender source files.
• Insect 3D Models. Free insect 3D models by zerokobo, built to show the forms of real insect species.
• Mixamo. Rigged characters, auto-rigger, and free animation library (Adobe).
  See also: Animation & Rigging → Mocap & Animation Libraries
• Models Resource. Archive of 3D models ripped from video games, sorted by platform and game.
• Models Resource (3D). 3D model rips from games. Sister site to Spriters Resource.
• NASA 3D Resources Mixed. Spacecraft, planets, terrain models (mixed CC0 / CC-BY. Check per-asset license; mirror at nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov).
  See also: Assets & Libraries → Textures: Specialized
• Quaternius. Free low-poly game assets.
• Robotz. Free modular 3D cartoon robot with customizable heads, bodies, and hands.
• Sample and Hold. Head, body and FACS scan demo data from a scanning studio. Free on request.
• Scanned Female Head Model by EISKO. Free high-resolution scanned female head model (Louise).
• Smithsonian 3D. 3D digitization site from the Smithsonian with scans of museum objects and historical artifacts.
  See also: Tools, Pipeline & Utilities → Photogrammetry & 3D Scanning
• Smithsonian Open Access. Millions of 2D/3D museum assets, CC0.
• Wire Wheels Club. Library of 3D vehicle models, free for personal and commercial use.