Palaeontological Museum of the University of Zurich
Palaeontological Museum of the University of Zurich, Fossil museum in Zürich, Switzerland
The Palaeontological Museum of the University of Zurich displays extensive collections of marine reptiles and fish fossils from the middle Triassic period.
The museum, which opened its doors in 1991, houses specimens from Monte San Giorgio, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Ticino.
The institution maintains its status as a class A Swiss cultural property through regular educational programs, research activities, and public exhibitions.
Located 647 meters from Zürich Main Station, the museum offers free admission and remains open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Visitors can experience the sounds of various extinct animals while examining fossils that span over 300 million years of Earth's history.
Location: Zürich
Inception: 1991
Official opening: 1991
Website: http://pim.uzh.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.37522,8.54801
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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