The Museum has to be seen to be believed. There are two buildings. Rosenstein is the old museum with a fantastic sculpture in front of it. The new museum's approach is lined with Dinosaurs and its contents are really interesting. Well worth a visit.
There are two parts to the museum. The biology and ecology part is housed in Rosenstein Palace which is interesting in itself. Excellent fossils of local dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals are housed in Museum am Loewentor, along with a nice amber collection. The gigantic panel of crinoid fossils covering one wall is impressive and unique. Both museums are in Rosenstein Park.
We only had time for the building with all the dinosaur exhibits. At the price and plentiful parking, it's time well spent! Basically speaking, it's two floors of exhibits, not that much, but plenty enough to spend a very enjoyable 90 minutes or so.The only problem was the many sections that only had German descriptions and the portable devices we also popped for, did not have the info. Ones that did have a corresponding number on our devices were interesting and well made.
This is a superb place where there are so many exhibits and photographs. We are friends with a taxi dermist who worked at the museum
With many NH museums around the world targeting pre-schoolers as their main audience, it is a delight to see one that actually properly displays its collections. The museum houses perhaps the best collection anywhere of Jurassic marine reptiles, mostly from the Holzmaden shales with astonishing preservation. However there is also a large section of Triassic reptiles and dinosaurs, as well as a very large collection of other Jurassic marine life. It is an absolute must-see for anyone with a passing interest in fossils, geology and ancient life. The displays are very well presented, in a modern building that was purpose-built around the most important pieces.
Very enjoyable not in English obviously. Restaurant there and if walk through garden you can come to 2 other attractions 1 being the Wilhelma zoo.
Not so interesting. Only few records for kids on the audio guide. They got bored so quickly. It was though easy to access the three floors with child stroller.
Die Unterbringung der beiden Museen ist schon ein Highlight für sich. Der angrenzende Rosensteinpark lädt zu einem abschließenden Spaziergang ein. Gestaltung und Auswahl der ausgestellten Exponate sind top. Durch das Glasdach in verschiedenen Räumen erhält das Museum einen recht freundlichen Charakter. Am Besten mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln anreisen.
Also, flying and swimming reptiles from the same period, and mammoths and mastodons, too, with great temporary exhibitions as well (I'm planning on going to the swimming reptile exhibit). Great for kids, and, for a special treat, have your kid celebrate his or her birthday here!
I visited the Nautral History Museum with not high expectations, thinking that the best of what Germany has to offer would be in one of its larger cities. I was wrong! With such a thorough, engaging collection, I am glad that I visited!With easy to use audio guides in English, I was able to enjoy the museum just as easily as a local. The staff were just lovely and went out of their way to assist, despite my limited German and their limited English. I would highly recommend the museum, for friendliness, its extensive collection and achievable size (it's not overly large and won't take a long time to get around to all the exhibits, but it can if you want it to!)