Museum of Natural History (Museum für Naturkunde)

Under the motto "Evolution in Action", the Humboldt University Berlin's Museum of Natural History presents the evolution of life as well as the diversity and beauty of nature on an exhibition space of approximately 6,600 square meters with valuable and rare antiques. The Museum of Natural History shows the impact and process of evolution, from the formation of the universe and the earth, the life and death of dinosaurs, the formation and migration of continents, volcanoes and meteorites, to the mechanisms and phenomena that underlie the diversity of life and species.

Anyone entering the large center of the Museum is immediately transported back to 150 million years ago with a focus on the world's largest dinosaur skeleton, Brachiosaurus brancai. "Jurascopes" brought the dinosaurs to life. The famous Berlin specimen of the primitive bird Archeopteryx lithographica can be seen in the original at the museum. The petrified transitional form between dinosaurs and birds is the most important fossil in the Museum and is on permanent display.

The virtual reality exhibition from the future will make visitors feel like they are witnessing firsthand the resurrection of dinosaurs and great phenomena. In addition, the museum has other galleries focusing on different themes. Especially the "wet collection" is located in the east wing of the museum. There are a total of 276,000 glass jars containing 81,880 liters of wine, running about 12.6km in an impressive space. Fish, spiders, crabs, amphibians and mammals are preserved in this area.

The “Highlights of the Art of Preservation” exhibition will bring visitors up close to see animals such as Bobby the gorilla and Knut the polar bear. Thanks to the latest techniques and the artistic abilities of the conservators, the objects appear to be still alive.

The museum is dedicated to supporting groups of children and young people, and they offer guided tours on various topics in English and German. The museum also boasts the Carl Zeiss Microscope Center, where students can learn how microscopes work and try them out for themselves at the center.

Address: Invalidenstrasse 43 – 10115, Berlin

Opening hours: - Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 - 18:00

- Weekly & Holidays: 10:00 - 18:00

Ticket price: €8 (adult) / €5 (student) / free for children under 6 years old

Tickets need to be purchased online: https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en/online-tickets #/

Email: info@mfn.berlin

Website : https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en