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Natural History Museum Berlin and its collection

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The Natural History Museum in Berlin (Museum für Naturkunde) is housed in a building erected between 1883 and 1889. With a collection of more than 60 million objects, it is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. A highlight in the Natural History Musuem in Berlin is the world's largest dinosaur skeleton, a colossal brachiosaurus of 23 m long and 12 m high that was discovered in 1909 during a German expedition in Tanzania. Furthermore, there are stuffed birds and mammals in addition to colorful shells and butterflies. The museum also includes a collection of minerals and meteorites.

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Natural History Museum Berlin
Invalidenstraße 43
10115 Berlin

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
9:30 – 18:00
Wednesday
9:30 – 18:00
Thursday
9:30 – 18:00
Friday
9:30 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

Public Holidays: 10:00 - 18:00

Special opening hours
The museum is opened on the following public holidays:

New Year's Day: 1 January
International woman's Day: 8 March
Easter
Labour Day: 1 May
Ascension Day
Pentecost
German Unity Day: 3 October
Christmas: 26 December

Closing days
Christmas: 24/25 December
New Year's Eve: 31 December

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Admission

Adults€11.00
Reduced€5.00

Ticket prices vary. Please check the website for more details.

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Invalidenstraße 43, Berlin

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in Natural History Museum Berlin have been found.

Natural History Museum Berlin Reviews

Natural History Museum Berlin has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Natural History Museum Berlin, located in the heart of Germany's capital, offers an extensive collection of natural history specimens and exhibits. Visitors often praise the museum's impressive dinosaur hall, which features the world's largest mounted dinosaur skeleton, the Giraffatitan. The museum's collection of preserved animals and insects is also widely appreciated for its diversity and educational value.

    Many reviewers highlight the museum's interactive displays and modern presentation techniques, which make complex scientific concepts accessible to visitors of all ages. The planetarium and the wet collections are frequently mentioned as standout features.

    While the majority of visitors find the museum engaging and informative, some note that certain areas of the museum could benefit from updated translations or more detailed explanations in multiple languages. A few visitors have mentioned that some exhibits might feel dated compared to more recently renovated natural history museums in other cities.

    The museum's architecture, a combination of historic and modern elements, receives positive comments for its aesthetic appeal. However, a small number of visitors have reported that navigation within the building can be confusing at times.

    Overall, the Natural History Museum Berlin is highly regarded for its extensive collections, educational value, and ability to spark interest in natural sciences among visitors of all ages. It provides a comprehensive overview of Earth's natural history and serves as an important scientific institution in Berlin.

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