Paläontologische Sammlung des Museums der Universität Tübingen

The paleontological collection contains 600,000 specimens ranging from microorganisms to vertebrate fossils, representing the evolution of life through geological periods.

The collection originated in the early 18th century as a research and teaching repository, expanding through contributions from university members and private collectors.

The exhibition rooms showcase fossils from southwestern Germany, including marine reptiles, ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and early mammal development specimens.

The collection opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering free admission and guided tours for groups of ten or more persons.

The collection holds one of eight discovered specimens of Henodus chelyops, a placodont reptile, found in the Tübingen Goldersbach Valley.

Location: Tübingen

GPS coordinates: 48.52610,9.05988

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:19