Museu de Ciències Naturals de València, Natural sciences museum in Jardins del Real, Valencia, Spain.
Description
The Museu de Ciencies Naturals de Valencia occupies a former restaurant building with rationalist architecture located in the Jardins del Real. The exhibitions cover paleontology, malacology, and local ecosystems with detailed collections in these fields.
History
The museum originated from a donation by Rodrigo Botet in the late 19th century, who brought a significant fossil collection from Argentina to Valencia in 1889. This collection forms the foundation of the museum and documents the early development of natural sciences in the city.
Culture
The museum shows how scientific knowledge has developed over time through exhibits from different technological periods. Visitors can see how the approach to studying nature has changed from earlier eras to today.
Practical
Plan to spend enough time exploring the various exhibitions if you want to see everything in detail. The building is easily accessible within the park and has a clear layout, making it straightforward to navigate through all sections.
Did you know?
The museum holds one of Europe's most important South American paleontology collections, including a complete Megatherium skeleton about 20 feet long. This remarkable collection draws visitors interested in fossil giant sloths and prehistoric life forms.
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