Natural History Museum, Natural history museum in Bab Al-Muadham, Baghdad, Iraq.
The Iraq Natural History Museum holds collections of specimens from local ecosystems, fossil remains, and items illustrating human civilization development across millennia.
The University of Baghdad established this national museum on May 2, 1946, creating a center for preserving and studying Iraq's natural heritage.
The museum presents exhibits on hunting practices, mathematical developments, industrial advancements, and writing systems that shaped Iraqi society through time.
Located in central Baghdad, the museum welcomes visitors from Sunday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM for guided tours and research.
Recent restoration projects have enhanced the museum's displays while continuing efforts bring back artifacts that left Iraq during previous conflicts.
Location: Bab Al-Muadham
Operator: University of Baghdad
Opening Hours: Domingo-Jueves 08:00-13:00
Email: info@nhm.uobaghdad.edu.iq
Website: https://nhm.uobaghdad.edu.iq
GPS coordinates: 33.35477,44.39290
Latest update: June 1, 2025 19:21
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