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Bündner Naturmuseum and its collection
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The Bündner Naturmuseum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00, making it a convenient destination for tourists. Admission is free for children under 16 and school classes, making it a budget-friendly option for families and educational groups. The museum's proximity to the train station, just a five-minute walk, adds to its accessibility for visitors.
Collections at the Bündner Naturmuseum
The Bündner Naturmuseum boasts an extensive collection of an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 objects. These collections focus on the nature of the canton of Graubünden and the surrounding regions, providing a comprehensive overview of the area's natural history and development. This makes the museum a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the region's ecological and geological past.
Permanent Exhibition at the Bündner Naturmuseum
The Bündner Naturmuseum's permanent exhibition spans four floors, each dedicated to a different aspect of Graubünden's natural history. The basement showcases the aquatic life of the region, while the ground floor focuses on its mammals. The first floor offers a comprehensive look at the region's biodiversity, from vertebrates to insects, lichens, fungi, mosses, and flowering plants. The second floor is dedicated to geology, with exhibits on rocks, minerals, fossils, and the formation of the Alps.
Nature & Natural History Animals Aquarium Geology Plants