Musée zoologique de la ville de Strasbourg

The Strasbourg Zoological Museum is a natural history museum housed in a historic university building that contains vast collections of preserved animals. The collection includes hundreds of thousands of specimens ranging from insects and mollusks to birds and mammals from around the world.

The museum was established in 1804 when the city acquired Johann Hermann's collection of natural specimens, marking the beginning of what became a major zoological repository. The current building was constructed between 1890 and 1893 during the German administration and has housed the collections ever since.

The museum is closely tied to the University of Strasbourg and functions as a research resource where scientists study preserved specimens. Its collections help researchers understand biological diversity and animal life across different regions.

The museum has been undergoing extensive renovations since September 2019, with improvements planned for insulation and accessibility. Visitors should check current opening information ahead of their visit, as the reopening is scheduled for 2025.

The collection preserves rare specimens including a coelacanth and prepared examples of species that no longer exist. Among these are the thylacine and passenger pigeon, two animals that are extinct in the wild.

Location: Strasbourg

Part of: musées de la ville de Strasbourg

Address: 29, boulevard de la Victoire

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +33368850485

Website: https://musees.strasbourg.eu/musee-zoologique

GPS coordinates: 48.58306,7.76472

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44