Museum of Natural History at University of Wrocław, Natural history museum at University of Wrocław, Poland.
Description
The Museum of Natural History at University of Wrocław holds collections of animals, plants, and insects organized into separate exhibition areas that show different groups of living things. Visitors see animal skeletons, dried plants, and preserved insects displayed in clear sections.
History
This institution took shape in 1814 when the University decided to establish a place for natural research and scientific work. Over the decades, scientists gathered specimens from around the world to document the diversity of life.
Culture
The collection reflects how natural life has changed over time, showing visitors specimens that once roamed the region where Wrocław stands today. These displays connect people to the Earth's living heritage and the animals that shaped this landscape.
Practical
The museum occupies space within the university buildings and opens on certain weekdays and some weekend hours for visitors. Check the current opening times before visiting, as these may change with the season.
Did you know?
The museum holds complete skeletal remains of rare animals that exist in few places worldwide, including specimens of creatures that no longer live on Earth. These objects tell the story of animals that have vanished from the planet.
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