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Museum Godeffroy, Natural history museum in Hamburg, Germany

The Museum Godeffroy contained extensive collections of zoological, botanical, and ethnographic materials from the South Pacific and Australian regions.

Johann Cesar VI Godeffroy established this private scientific institution in 1861, using his shipping company connections to gather specimens worldwide.

The museum published scientific journals and documentation about its collections, contributing to the advancement of biological classification methods.

Located in Hamburg's Kontorhäuser building, the museum charged one Mark for weekday visits and 50 Pfennig for weekend access.

The museum's spider collection remains preserved at CeNak, containing hundreds of primary specimens essential for taxonomic research in tropical countries.

Location: Hamburg

Inception: 1861

Founders: Johann Cesar VI. Godeffroy

Address: Alter Wandrahm

GPS coordinates: 53.54625,10.00091

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:56

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