Zoological Museum of Kiel University, Natural history museum in Kiel, Germany.
The Zoological Museum of Kiel University displays extensive collections of marine specimens, bird preparations, and butterfly exhibits across multiple floors.
Founded in the 17th century, the museum evolved into a major research center, with its central hall designed by architect Martin Gropius in 1881.
The museum preserves collections from numerous marine expeditions, including the Galathea Expedition of 1845 and the Albatross Expedition of 1876.
The museum operates from Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00 and 17:00, with reduced hours on Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00.
The facility houses Germany's only complete blue whale and beluga whale skeletons, demonstrating the diversity of marine mammals.
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
Opening Hours: Dinsdag-Zaterdag 10:00-17:00; Zondag 10:00-13:00
Website: http://uni-kiel.de/zoologisches-museum
GPS coordinates: 54.32819,10.14435
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48
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