Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Natural history museum in Leiden, Netherlands.
The research center houses 42 million specimens, including 14.6 million insects, 8 million mollusks, and 615,000 vertebrates across multiple exhibition halls.
The institution traces back to 1820 when King William I established the National Museum of Natural History through a royal decree.
The museum obtained recognition as European Museum of the Year 2021 for its contributions to scientific research and public education about biodiversity.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offers wheelchair accessibility, and includes dining options, parking facilities, and a dedicated museum shop.
Visitors can meet Trix, one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons worldwide, displayed in a specially designed gallery with elevated ceilings.
Location: Leiden
Inception: 1984
Architects: Neutelings Riedijk Architects, Fons Verheijen, Willem Jan Neutelings, Michiel Riedijk
Official opening: 1984
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Darwinweg 2 2333 BA
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00; December 25,September 06 off
Phone: +31717519600
Email: contact@naturalis.nl
Website: https://science.naturalis.nl/en/collection/Library
GPS coordinates: 52.16489,4.47289
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
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