Ottoneum, Natural history museum and former theater in Kassel, Germany.
The Ottoneum houses extensive collections of natural science specimens, including preserved animals, geological samples, and botanical exhibits across multiple exhibition halls.
Constructed in 1606 as Germany's first permanent theater building, the structure transformed into a natural history museum during the late 19th century.
The museum maintains the Schildbach Wooden Library, containing detailed wooden books that document various tree species through actual wood samples and carvings.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 20:00, offering guided tours and educational programs for school groups.
The museum displays the Goethe Elephant Skeleton, which the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe used for his anatomical studies.
Location: Kassel
Official opening: 1888
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Stadt Kassel
Address: Steinweg 2, 34117 Kassel 34117
Opening Hours: Tuesday,Thursday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Wednesday 10:00-20:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: http://naturkundemuseum-kassel.de
GPS coordinates: 51.31330,9.49889
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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