Phyletic Museum, Natural history museum in Jena, Germany.
The Phyletic Museum contains over 500,000 zoological and paleontological specimens, documenting the evolution of multicellular animals through scientific displays and collections.
Ernst Haeckel established the museum in 1907 and donated it to the University of Jena in 1908 to commemorate the institution's 350th anniversary.
The museum building combines Art Nouveau architecture by Carl Dittmar with scientific exhibits, featuring restored ornamental details including the Tree of Life motif.
The museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, with weekend hours from 10:00 to 16:00, offering discounted rates for students and families.
The collections serve as research foundation for the Institute of Special Zoology and Evolutionary Biology, containing specimens dating back to the 18th century.
Location: Jena
Inception: August 28, 1907
Founders: Ernst Haeckel
Official opening: August 28, 1907
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Vor dem Neutor 1
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:00-16:00
Website: http://phyletisches-museum.uni-jena.de
GPS coordinates: 50.92420,11.58360
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:58
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