Museum of Zoology Dresden, Zoological museum in Dresden, Germany
The Museum of Zoology Dresden maintains over 6 million specimens, including extensive insect collections, skeletons, and preserved animal specimens from global regions.
The museum, established in 2009, evolved from previous collections that experienced substantial changes during wartime events and subsequent restoration efforts.
The institution publishes the scientific journal Vertebrate Zoology, contributing to zoological research through studies of taxonomy, systematics, and species documentation.
Located at Königsbrücker Landstraße 159, the museum provides specimen loans to researchers and maintains the largest zoological science library in Saxony.
The collection contains 53,000 type specimens, including holotypes, lectotypes, and syntypes for approximately 15,000 species and subspecies of animals.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 2009
GPS coordinates: 51.12890,13.79000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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