Geologisch-Paläontologisches Museum Hamburg, Geological and paleontological museum in Rotherbaum, Germany.
The Geological and Paleontological Museum Hamburg is a natural history museum at Hamburg University that displays fossils, dinosaur bones, and rock collections. The exhibition spans two floors and showcases prehistoric horses and other ancient life forms.
The museum grew from Hamburg University's collections and was established to make geological and paleontological findings accessible to the public. Its focus centers on European discoveries that shaped our understanding of Earth's history.
The museum displays amber pieces with trapped insects and plant remains that offer glimpses into ancient forest life. These specimens allow visitors to imagine how nature looked millions of years ago.
The museum is located on the university campus and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the exhibition is spread across two floors, so comfortable footwear is recommended and an elevator is available for those with limited mobility.
The museum houses the so-called Heinrich Stone, a deep-sea discovery from Spain that contains clues about sudden climate shifts in Earth's history. This extraordinary find demonstrates how scientists reconstruct major environmental changes of the past through individual objects.
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