Gothenburg Natural History Museum, Natural history museum in Slottsskogen park, Gothenburg, Sweden
The Gothenburg Natural History Museum exhibits global wildlife collections, including mounted animals, fossils, insects, butterflies, and dinosaur skeletons across multiple exhibition halls.
Established in 1833 and relocated to its current building in 1923, this institution stands as Gothenburg's oldest museum with nearly two centuries of scientific research.
The museum collaborates with seventeen partner organizations through the Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre to advance research and education about species diversity.
Located at Museivägen 10, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Thursdays.
This institution houses the world's only mounted blue whale specimen, alongside an extensive collection of African wildlife, including a large elephant.
Location: Gothenburg Municipality
Inception: 1923
Website: http://gnm.se
GPS coordinates: 57.69010,11.94950
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
The museums, parks, and monuments of Gothenburg showcase the cultural heritage of Sweden's second-largest city. The Gothenburg Museum of Art displays Nordic art from the 15th century onward. The Haga district retains its traditional wooden houses. The canals and archipelago provide views of the maritime city. The Botanical Garden, the largest in Scandinavia, houses thousands of plant species. Historic buildings such as the cathedral and Kronhuset bear witness to 400 years of urban history.
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