State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe
State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, Natural history museum in Karlsruhe, Germany.
The State Museum of Natural History contains collections of geology, paleontology, and native plants spread across multiple exhibition halls spanning several floors.
The museum originated in 1785 from the natural history collection of Landgravine Caroline Louise of Hesse-Darmstadt, which formed its initial foundation.
Scientists at the museum conduct research in taxonomy, biogeography, and ecology while maintaining partnerships with international research institutions and universities.
The museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 to 17:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 18:00, with wheelchair access throughout the building.
The facility houses Germany's largest living coral reef within a 240,000-liter aquarium system, including a resident black tip reef shark.
Location: Karlsruhe
Inception: 1785
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Land Baden-Württemberg
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:30-17:00; Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 10:00-18:00
Website: http://smnk.de
GPS coordinates: 49.00730,8.40030
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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