University Museum Groningen, University museum in Groningen, Netherlands
Description
University Museum Groningen is a university museum in Groningen that presents collections of natural history, science, and academic heritage within a historic building. The rooms hold objects, instruments, and documents that illustrate research methods and scientific disciplines from various periods.
History
The museum was founded in 1932 and documents the research history of the University of Groningen, which was established in 1614. The collection shows how scientific methods and interests of the institution changed over nearly four centuries.
Culture
The museum shows how scientific thinking evolved over centuries and shaped the university's identity. The displays reflect the role research has played in the city's academic life.
Practical
The museum is located in the old city center of Groningen and easy to reach on foot, with enough space for visitors and clear signage. The stairs between floors are part of the experience, but there is also an elevator for those who need it.
Did you know?
A highlight is the well-preserved Anatomical Theatre from earlier times, where doctors once dissected bodies before spectators. Also on display is the room of Dr. Aletta Jacobs, the first woman to study at this university, showing how women gradually entered academic spaces.
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Academiegebouw
81 m
Broerkerk
54 m
Hinckaertshuis
37 m
Gedenkramen in het Academiegebouw
83 m
Armhuiszitten Convent
106 m
Franziskanerkloster Groningen
29 m
Mepschengasthuis
42 m
Turftorenstraat 8 (Groningen)
105 m
Woonhuis met jongere Art Nouveau-winkelpui
100 m
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 18 (Groningen)
76 m
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 5
13 m
Oude Boteringestraat 12
113 m
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 15-19
39 m
Turftorenstraat 7
106 m
Gedenkplaquettes in het Academiegebouw
68 m
Grote Kromme Elleboog 15
70 m
Oude Boteringestraat 6
112 m
Oude Boteringestraat 18
98 m
Lamme Huiningegasthuis, pomp in tuin
106 m
Zwanestraat 30
46 m
Zwanestraat 28 (Groningen)
53 m
Zwanestraat 26
54 m
Rijk gedecoreerd winkel-woonhuis (Soestdijk)
55 m
Zwanestraat 12
80 m
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 10
47 m
Zwanestraat 35
29 m
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 8
42 m
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 9
16 m
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