Salzburg Museum of Natural History and Technology "Haus der Natur"

Museumspl. 5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

With more than 7000 square meters, the museum of natural history and technology is Salzburg's most popular museum displaying interesting natural artifacts: from the fascinating aquarium world to the space experience in the outer space hall. exciting, from ancient giant dinosaurs to the exploration of the human body. Another highlight here is the hands-on experiment at the most comprehensive science center in Austria. The Museum of Natural History and Technology is the best way to discover things for yourself - this museum is truly an adventure!

The natural history museum “Haus der Natur” has been in existence since 1924. Since its inception, it has continuously astounded visitors with its lively and modern approach to education, which continues to develop unceasingly. over the years.

Today, the House of Nature is a three-pronged organization with a regional and international focus. It includes a classical natural history museum, high-quality zoos and a Science Center with extensive and varied offerings.

In addition, Haus der Natur plays an important role as a center of expert knowledge about the natural world for the city of Salzburg. The recently established Center for Biodiversity houses the national natural science collections and maintains a comprehensive database containing documentation and analysis on plant and animal species as well as the National Park. High Tauern family.

From primitive times to the future

The Haus der Natur in Salzburg is one of the biggest magnets for the public in the city. Here visitors discover the most fascinating aspects of Mother Nature. Right at the entrance, giant dinosaurs show us the landscape of the ancient world millions of years ago. And just a few steps away, a view of endless space gives us insight into the milestones of space travel.

Science Center: Practical Technology

Here, visitors - adults and children alike - can experiment with Physics and technology. Generate electricity with the help of a turbine, fly across a room on a floating platform or build a bridge and then try to cross it yourself.

Living Museum

Avid fans of the underwater world love nothing more than looking at the aquarium: Colorful coral reefs and fascinating underwater landscapes invite you to see and dream. Elsewhere, life forms take you to some of the most remote regions on Earth. In the reptile zoo, visitors can expect interesting encounters with live snakes and lizards.

Human body

How do seeing, hearing and smelling really work? What about our hearts and lungs? Curious visitors will find answers to these questions and even more as they explore the permanent interactive exhibit called The Body. As you take this journey deep within yourself, you gain a whole new perspective and appreciation of how the body works.

Colorful exhibition

The numerous exhibits allow visitors to discover even more: from the arctic to the rainforest, from local rivers to distant deserts, from bizarre creatures on the ocean floor to crystal treasures from deep below the Earth's surface - when you've seen all of This, one thing will become very clear: Nature is, and will remain, the greatest adventure we'll ever face.

Additional information needed:

Guided tours booked in advance (by phone) at least 2 weeks

Persons with disabilities: The museum is wheelchair accessible.

Dogs not allowed (except service dogs)

Business hours

Daily from 0900 to 17:00

December 25: closed

Fare

Adult: €8.50

Child (from 4 to 15 years old): € 6.00

Family ticket

1 parent + 1 child: € 13.50

2 parents + 1 child: €21.50

Each additional child: € 5.50

Discount

Seniors (60 years and older, with ID): 8.00 €

Adults with disabilities: €6.50

Children with disabilities: € 3.00

Group (10 people or more): €8.00 per person

School students, apprentices, university students (up to age 27), Members of compulsory military and community service (with ID): € 6.00

Classes: €3.50 per student

Family ticket for people living in Salzburg

1 parent + 1 child: € 12.00

2 parents + 1 child: € 20.00

Per extra child: €4.00

Tickets by year

Adult: € 30.00

Seniors: €26.00

Children, school students, apprentices, university students (up to age 27), Compulsory military and community service membership (with ID): €18.00

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