Natural History Museum of Fribourg, Science museum in Fribourg, Switzerland.
The Natural History Museum of Fribourg is a science institution that displays exhibitions about regional habitats, geology, and natural phenomena. The galleries contain collections of fossils, minerals, animal specimens, and geological samples from the surrounding area and beyond.
The museum was founded in 1823 as a local collection that grew over generations. It developed from a private gathering of objects into a public institution that now preserves and displays hundreds of specimens.
The museum connects visitors with the natural world through exhibitions that help people understand local ecosystems and regional wildlife. These presentations make scientific knowledge accessible to all who walk through the galleries.
The museum sits in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check opening times in advance, as the museum may have limited weekday hours that vary by season.
The collection includes two meteorites discovered in the Fribourg region, connecting visitors to the cosmic origins of Earth. Rare animal specimens like a shark and a Siberian tiger show how the museum documents species from around the world.
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