Macedonian Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Skopje, North Macedonia
The Macedonian Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Skopje displaying collections of local plants, animals, minerals, and geological samples. The exhibitions are spread across several halls.
The museum was founded in 1926 by biologist Dr. Stanko Karaman and was the first institution in North Macedonia dedicated to natural sciences. It was created to document the region's diverse nature.
The museum displays how North Macedonia's nature is preserved through stuffed animals, minerals, and plant specimens on view. It shows visitors which living things belong to this region.
The museum is centrally located in the city and is open most days of the week, so visitors can drop by at convenient times. It is easy to reach on foot and offers a calm space to explore.
The museum keeps records of animal species found nowhere else in the world and native only to this region. These rare species make it an important place for scientific research.
Location: Skopje
Location: Centar Municipality
Inception: 1926
Address: бул. Илинден 86, Центар, Скопје
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:00
Website: http://musmacscinat.mk
GPS coordinates: 42.00571,21.41744
Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00
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