Zoological Museum Hamburg

The Zoological Museum Hamburg displays animal specimens and skeletons ranging from large whales to tiny insects across multiple exhibition areas. The collection showcases the diversity of wildlife with examples from different parts of the world.

The museum was established to preserve animal collections gathered during scientific expeditions and support the University of Hamburg's research needs. Over time it developed into an important center for studying wildlife and sharing knowledge.

The museum displays animal diversity gathered through scientific work, showing how people study and care about wildlife around the world. Visitors experience how collections help us understand the natural world better.

The museum is centrally located and easy to reach by public transportation, with wheelchair access available for all visitors. It is open most days of the week with enough time to explore the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.

The skeleton of Finni, a fin whale that washed up on Hamburg's coast, is displayed in an unusual way due to space constraints. The bones are arranged on storage shelves rather than mounted traditionally, offering visitors a different view of this enormous marine animal.

Location: Eimsbüttel

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: No

Operator: Universität Hamburg

Address: Bundesstraße

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +4940238317555

Website: https://cenak.uni-hamburg.de/ausstellungen/museum-zoologie.html

GPS coordinates: 53.56713,9.97822

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25