Museum of Man and Nature, Natural history museum in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Germany.
The Museum of Man and Nature is housed in a section of Nymphenburg Palace and displays exhibitions about how the Earth formed, how life evolved, and how the human body works. The rooms contain fossils, anatomical specimens, and interactive displays that show how different forms of life relate to one another.
The museum opened in 1990 following the destruction of earlier natural history displays during World War II. The location within the palace complex provided space for a completely new presentation of how humans and nature developed.
The building sits within a palace complex that has welcomed visitors for centuries, and the exhibitions here reflect how local people think about the natural world around them. The museum uses everyday language and hands-on displays to help you understand how humans fit into nature, making these connections feel immediate and personal rather than distant.
The museum sits inside the palace grounds and is easy to find with clear signs showing the way. You can walk through the rooms at your own pace, and it is suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities.
The museum holds the preserved skeleton of a brown bear that wandered into Bavaria in the early 2000s and was eventually shot there. This animal became notable for the region because wild bears had not been seen in the area for many generations.
Location: Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
Inception: 1990
Official opening: 1990
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Schloß Nymphenburg, 80638 München
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-17:00; Thursday 09:00-20:00; Saturday,Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49891795890
Website: http://mmn-muenchen.de
GPS coordinates: 48.16028,11.50384
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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