Jurassic Museum Aalen

The Jurassic Museum Aalen exhibits extensive collections of fossils, dinosaur remains, and geological specimens across three floors of a historic city hall building.

The museum, established in 1977, stands as the largest municipal institution for geology and paleontology in Baden-Württemberg, reflecting centuries of geological research in the region.

In 1864, researcher Ch. Mayer named the lower brown Jurassic layers 'Aalenium' after the city, establishing Aalen's international recognition in geological sciences.

The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00, Wednesdays until 13:30, and opens later on Sundays from 12:30 to 17:00.

The museum displays preserved specimens of ancient sea creatures, including giant ammonites and octopuses, revealing that the region was once covered by prehistoric waters.

Accessibility: Beperkte toegang voor rolstoelen

Opening Hours: Maandag,Dinsdag,Donderdag-Zaterdag 09:00-17:00; Woensdag 09:00-13:30; Feestdagen,Zondag 12:30-17:00

Phone: +4973616556

Website: http://urweltmuseum-aalen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.83789,10.09297

Latest update: April 1, 2025 02:01