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Kharkov museum of nature, Natural history museum in Kharkiv, Ukraine

The Kharkov Museum of Nature spans four departments featuring geological specimens, invertebrates, vertebrates, and exhibits demonstrating the evolution of organic life on Earth.

The museum originated in 1806 when Severin Potocki initiated the geological office with mineral collections from Hanover, later expanding to include zoological specimens from Italy.

The museum serves as an educational center within V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, providing guided tours in Ukrainian, Russian, and English for students and visitors.

Located at 8 Trinklera Street near Universytet Metro station, the museum operates from 8:30 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday with mandatory guided tours.

The museum houses Ukraine's largest collection of primate exhibits, displaying 90 specimens representing 51 different species from various geographical regions.

Location: Kharkiv

Location: Kharkiv Raion

Inception: 1807

Part of: Kharkiv National University named for V.N. Karazin

Website: http://muzei-prirody.blogspot.com

GPS coordinates: 50.00825,36.23655

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:54

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