Natuurmuseum Enschede

Natuurmuseum Enschede is a natural history museum in Enschede featuring displays of regional plants, animals, minerals, and fossils. The collection focuses on specimens and geological materials from the Twente area and its surrounding environments.

The museum was created in 2007 when several separate institutions merged to form a larger cultural organization focused on natural history. This combination brought together different collections and strengthened educational programs in the region.

The museum presents the natural world of the Twente region by showing how plants, animals, and minerals are connected to this specific landscape. Visitors can see how local ecosystems have changed and what species are typical to eastern Netherlands.

The museum offers permanent exhibitions about regional ecosystems, guided tours, and educational materials in the shop. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and allow time to explore the displays at a comfortable pace.

Until 2008, the museum included a public observatory where visitors could observe the night sky. This combination of natural history and astronomy offered a rare way to connect learning with stargazing.

Location: Enschede

GPS coordinates: 52.22000,6.88778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41