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Naturkundemuseum
Home of the Spider: Nature's Diversity Displayed
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The Natural History Museum in Leipzig showcases an impressive array of geological-paleontological, botanical, zoological, and archaeological collections. Notably, it holds the world's largest compilation of animal specimens and models by preparator Herman H. ter Meer. Founded in 1906, it is recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Germany.
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The museum was founded in 1906.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1906
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Opening Hours
- Mar-Oct Tu-Su 09:00-18:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
- Website
- leipzig.de/naturkundemuseum
- Phone
- +49 341 982210
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Leipzig's MuseumsStop 5 of 12
Industrial-Era LeipzigStop 3 of 11
Location
Nearby

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173 m away

Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche
167 m away

Richard-Wagner-Denkmal
276 m away

Brühl
247 m away

Deutsches Zentrum für barrierefreies Lesen
300 m away

Schulmuseum
314 m away

Drei Brunnenplastiken
160 m away

Museum in der "Runden Ecke"
364 m away
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