Museo de Historia Natural Noel Kempff Mercado, Natural history museum in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
The Museo de Historia Natural Noel Kempff Mercado is a natural history museum in Santa Cruz de la Sierra that displays collections from the Bolivian Amazon region. The holdings include thousands of plant species, insects, and other animals found across the area.
The museum was founded in 1986 when Gabriel René Moreno University decided to systematically study and collect regional biodiversity. This establishment marked the beginning of institutionalized scientific work to document the area's natural world.
The museum honors Noel Kempff Mercado, a naturalist from Santa Cruz who dedicated his work to studying and protecting Bolivia's natural world. Visitors see how local science has documented and preserved the region's wildlife heritage.
The museum is located downtown and is easily reached on foot, with parking available nearby for those driving. It is best to visit in the morning or early afternoon when the space is less crowded.
The museum holds official recognition as an authorized scientific institution, allowing researchers to conduct biodiversity projects in partnership with organizations from around the world. This status makes it an important hub for scientific collaboration in South America.
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