Naturwissenschaftliches Museum Osnabrück

The Naturwissenschaftliches Museum Osnabrück is a natural history museum in the city that presents collections across multiple exhibition spaces. The displays include animal specimens, plant materials, fossils, and minerals arranged in thematic halls.

The institution was founded more than a century ago and relocated to its present location in 1988. Since then, it has become one of the most visited museums in the city.

The museum serves as a hub for learning about nature conservation and how people can help protect local ecosystems. Through its exhibitions, it shows visitors why understanding the natural world matters for our future.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday, with varying hours depending on the day of the week. It is helpful to check the opening times before your visit to plan when to explore all the exhibitions.

The museum houses a fossilized root trunk of a Sigillaria from the Carboniferous era, measuring about 6.5 meters in diameter and among the rarest specimens from that period. This fossil is over 300 million years old and illustrates how enormous ancient plants could grow.

Location: Osnabrück

Official opening: 1988

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Stadt Osnabrück

Opening Hours: Tuesday 09:00-20:00, Wednesday 09:00-18:00, Thursday 10:00-18:00, Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday 14:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: http://osnabrueck.de/mas/startseite.html

GPS coordinates: 52.24944,8.06972

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01