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The Natural History Museum Berlin is one of the largest and most important natural history museums in the world. It houses more than 30 million specimens and exhibits, covering a wide range of topics such as dinosaurs, evolution, minerals, birds and the solar system.
Here are some useful information and tips for your visit:
- The Natural History Museum Berlin is located at Invalidenstr. 43, 10115 Berlin, Germany.
- The Natural History Museum Berlin is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends). It is closed on Mondays and some public holidays.
- The ticket prices are 8 euros for adults, 5 euros for students and seniors, and free for children under 16 years old. You can buy tickets online or at the museum entrance.
- The Natural History Museum Berlin is easily accessible by public transport. You can take the U6 subway line to Naturkundemuseum station, or the S1, S2 or S25 train lines to Nordbahnhof station. There are also several bus and tram stops nearby.
- The Natural History Museum Berlin offers guided tours for groups and individuals, as well as audio guides in different languages. You can book a tour online or at the museum reception.
- The museum has a café and a shop where you can buy souvenirs, books and other items related to natural history.
- The museum has some rules and prohibitions for visitors. You are not allowed to bring large bags, backpacks or umbrellas into the exhibition areas. You can leave them at the cloakroom for free. You are also not allowed to take photos with flash, touch the exhibits or bring pets (except guide dogs) into the museum.
- The Natural History Museum Berlin has many highlights and attractions that you should not miss. Some of them are:
- The world of dinosaurs: This is the new permanent exhibition that showcases the original skeleton of Tristan Otto, a Tyrannosaurus rex, as well as the skull of Amalie, a Triceratops. You can also see dinosaur eggs, fossils and models of other prehistoric creatures.
- The system Earth: This exhibition explains how our planet works and how it has changed over time. You can see rocks, minerals, meteorites and volcanoes, as well as interactive displays and experiments.
- The cosmos and solar system: This exhibition explores the origin and structure of the universe and our solar system. You can see models of planets, stars and galaxies, as well as a real piece of moon rock.
- The evolution in action: This exhibition shows how life on Earth has evolved and diversified over billions of years. You can see specimens of ancient and modern animals, plants and fungi, as well as the famous fossil of Archaeopteryx, the oldest known bird.
- The wet collection: This is one of the most impressive and unique collections in the museum. It contains more than one million specimens preserved in alcohol behind glass jars. You can see animals from all groups and regions of the world, such as fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the Natural History Museum of Berlin!
