Dobergmuseum, Geological museum in Bünde, Germany
Description
The Dobergmuseum displays ancient marine creatures from the Oligocene period, which once inhabited the area around Bünde millions of years ago. The collection consists of fossils and skeletal remains discovered during excavations at the Doberg site.
History
After Friedrich Langewiesche discovered fossils in 1907, the institution opened in 1937 to house them. A major renovation in 2011 modernized the exhibition spaces and reinforced its role as a research center.
Culture
The museum is part of Museumsinsel, where the German Tobacco Museum also operates nearby. Both institutions reflect what shaped the region's scientific and craft traditions.
Practical
The exhibition is well organized with modern informational displays and digital elements that explain fossils in their geological context. The museum location is easy to reach and offers enough space for a comfortable visit.
Did you know?
The museum's most valuable piece is a sea cow skeleton from 1912, where missing parts were intentionally reconstructed in gray plastic. This distinction between original and reconstructed portions shows the scientific approach to displaying fossils.
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