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Naturkundemuseum Coburg, Natural history museum in Coburg, Germany.

The Natural History Museum of Coburg is a large natural science museum displaying fossils, minerals, and taxidermy specimens from the region. Visitors can walk through several exhibition areas that present the diversity of life and the history of the earth.

The institution was founded in 1844 and was based on collections assembled by the Dukes of Coburg over generations. The building in its current form dates from the early 20th century and sits beside the city's historic gardens.

The museum shapes how visitors understand the natural world of the region by showing how geology and biology have shaped the landscape of Upper Franconia. The collections give a direct impression of which animals and plants once inhabited this area and what forces have formed the earth.

The museum is centrally located and easy to reach on foot, especially if coming from the historic city center. It helps to allow time to see all sections, and visitors should note that some exhibition areas can be narrow or densely packed with detail.

The museum houses an extensive collection of volcanic rock and minerals that document the geological activity of the region over long periods. These pieces tell the story of underground processes that shaped today's landscape.

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Location
Inception
1844
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Operator
Coburger Landesstiftung
Address
Park 6, 96450 Coburg
Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; December 24-26,December 31 off; January 01 off; Holidays 09:00-17:00 "Faschingsdienstag nur bis 12 Uhr, Karfreitag geschlossen"
Phone
GPS coordinates
50.26167,10.97528
Latest update
December 9, 2025 12:25
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