Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Federal scientific institute in City of Brussels, Belgium
The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences spans multiple floors containing research facilities and exhibition spaces dedicated to natural science collections.
Founded in 1987, this institute has gathered over 37 million specimens, establishing itself as a primary center for natural sciences research in Europe.
The Institute maintains extensive educational programs through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects that connect scientific research with public understanding.
Located at Rue Vautier 29, the institute opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends.
The institute houses Europe's largest Dinosaur Gallery, featuring the complete Bernissart Iguanodon fossil collection discovered in Belgian coal mines.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: January 1, 1987
Industry: research
Phone: +3226274211
Email: info@sciencesnaturelles.be
Website: https://naturalsciences.be
GPS coordinates: 50.83655,4.37656
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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