Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Natural history museum in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
The Natuurmuseum Fryslân is a natural history museum in Leeuwarden spread across four floors with collections focused on the nature of Friesland. The displays include regional plants, animals, and rocks that shape this province's landscape and environment.
The museum was founded in 1675 and has gathered objects from Friesland's nature for more than three centuries. This long history makes it an important place for preserving natural evidence from the region.
The museum shows how people in Friesland have lived with their surroundings over time and which plants and animals matter to local life. The exhibitions connect visitors to the relationship between residents and the natural world that shapes this region.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and is located in central Leeuwarden, which is easily reached on foot. Plan to spend about two hours exploring the displays across all four floors.
The centerpiece of this museum is a complete sperm whale skeleton that shows Friesland's connection to the North Sea and its life. This large animal demonstrates how marine creatures have shaped the history and culture of this region.
Location: Leeuwarden
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; July-August Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31582332244
Website: https://natuurmuseumfryslan.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.20415,5.79595
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00
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