Palatinate Museum of Natural History

The Palatinate Museum of Natural History in Bad Dürkheim displays collections of animals, plants, and rocks from southwestern Germany in well-organized exhibition spaces. The museum houses thousands of specimens arranged to show different natural sciences fields and regional ecology.

The museum opened in 1981 in the Herzogmühle building and has been collecting specimens from the Palatinate region ever since. Over time, the collection grew through donations and field discoveries that expanded its holdings of regional wildlife and geology.

The collections reflect the natural life of the region and help visitors understand the plants, animals, and rocks that shape the landscape around them. The displays connect people to their local environment in a straightforward way.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and sits within walking distance of the town center. Plan to spend two to three hours exploring the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.

The museum maintains its own beehives and produces honey from them, showing how nature study connects directly to daily life. This hands-on project links scientific education with actual food production happening on site.

Location: Bad Dürkheim

Official opening: 1981

GPS coordinates: 49.46140,8.14939

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26