Naturmuseum Winterthur, Natural history museum in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Description
The Naturmuseum Winterthur is a natural history museum in the city of Winterthur that displays collections related to nature. The spaces contain exhibits about geology, biology, and paleontology arranged across different exhibition areas.
History
The museum was founded to preserve and display collections related to Switzerland's natural history. Over time it grew into an important institution that is now protected as a cultural property of national significance.
Culture
The museum presents collections that help people understand how nature and science connect with daily life. The exhibitions share knowledge about animals, plants, rocks, and fossils found in Switzerland and beyond.
Practical
You can visit the museum on different days of the week, with varying opening hours depending on when you go. Access for people with limited mobility is available in parts of the building, so it helps to ask in advance about accessibility.
Did you know?
A special section of the museum lets visitors examine and identify their own nature findings with help from specialized equipment and expert staff. This offers an interactive way to explore nature on a personal level.
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Villa Sträuli
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Stadtgarten
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Ehemaliges Waaghaus
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Haus zum Warteck
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Theater Winterthur
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Altes Bezirksgebäude
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Villa Sulzberg
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