Museo de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad de Zaragoza

The museum occupies basement space in the Paraninfo building and displays fossils, natural science collections, and minerals from the Aragon region. The exhibits feature paleontological finds and biological objects gathered from both school collections and scientific research work.

The museum began in 1983 as a paleontological collection of the University of Zaragoza and expanded in 1988 when it incorporated science materials from El Salvador School. This combination of two different institutions created a diverse collection of local and scientific importance.

The collections come from a Spanish Jesuit priest who gathered specimens while teaching at El Salvador School in Zaragoza for many years. These objects show how natural science curiosity was practiced in this city during the early 1900s.

The museum is located underground in the university's main building, so you will need to go downstairs from street level to reach the collections. It is wise to check the current opening hours in advance, as these can vary depending on the season and university calendar.

The collection holds the skull of a Carolowilhelmina geognostica, an extinct fish from the Middle Devonian period, discovered in the mountains near Monforte de Moyuela. This find is geologically significant because it comes from a specific rock layer that contains rare fossils.

Location: Zaragoza

Inception: December 11, 2015

Official opening: December 11, 2015

Operator: Universidad de Zaragoza

Part of: University of Zaragoza

Website: http://museonat.unizar.es

GPS coordinates: 41.64346,-0.89882

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:28