Information about the Research Institute
New research centre
Biodiversity and climate change - State of Hessen funds new research centre, investing 22.2 Million Euro
Learn more about the new Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre
In Cooperation for Diversity and Sustainability
Senckenberg is a member of BioFrankfurt. Twelve leading institutions from the research, education, nature conservation and development sector have formed a network to promote the conservation of biological diversity. Activities are mainly directed to increase public awareness on biodiversity issues.
The diversity of genes, species and ecosystems is our natural heritage and the basis for all our organic resources. World nutrition, medication, technical development and recreation all depend on intact ecosystem services. Similar to climate change, the conservation of biodiversity is a global and regional challenge, that can only be overcome with individual action and commitment.
Here, you can find more information on BioFrankfurt and the activities of the network.
New record attendance in 2008
The Senckenberg Museum of Natural History reports 348.000 visitors in the year 2008. Numbers of visitors increased by 5.5 percent in comparison with the year before. A reason for the increase certainly is the opening of the special exhibition "Tiefsee".
First Spin-Off of the Senckenberg Research Institute:
The Morphisto GmbH is the first Spin-Off of the Senckenberg Research Institute and belongs into the sector of sciences, education and scientific services. The aim of the company is the transfer of technology and methods, as well as the use and marketing of scientific know-how, scientific services, and programs on teaching and further education. Products and services predominantly belong into the fields of evolutionary sciences, constructional ("engineering") morphology, histology and software applications for 3D-modelling and 3D-visualisations. Further informations are found on the websites: http://www.evolutionary-sciences.com or http://www.morphisto.com.
Due to the Year Of Darwin 2009 MORPHISTO offers reduced publications about evolution and theory of evolution for sale.
Here you find the webshop of MORPHISTO.
Senckenberg Bistro!
You are welcome to visit the Senckenberg Bistro during your stay at the museum for food and refreshments. Additionally, groups of 15 persons or more can book the Senckenberg Bistro for a private event in the evening!
Job Opportunities
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Latest News
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The Next Special Exhibition:
"Safari to Early Humans"
The Exhibition takes place in the Wolfgang-Steubing-Hall from 09 October 2009 - 18 April 2010!
More Information here: http://urmensch.senckenberg.de/
Senckenberg on tour
If you would like to get plenty of information about the museum come and see us at our Senckenberg stand.
You will meet us on the following event:
10/9/2009 + 10/10/2009 Breuninger im Main-Taunus-Zentrum
New Program For November And December Available
The latest program gives you information about tours around the museum, courses, activities, speeches and exhibitions in november and december 2009. A main attraction is a number of speeches all around the topic of the early humans. For kids we offer interesting and exciting events where they can learn more about their ancestors. But also for adults we created an attractive program in order to join "our safari".
Have fun and enjoy!
The program in german is available here
For activities with a limited number of participants you can enrol online.
Tours about "Biological Diversity"
From now on the institute of education of our museum offers guided tours about the subject "Biological Diversity" for people at every age. All tours are part of an educational program created by Senckenberg in cooperation with the "Palmengarten, "Zoo Frankfurt" and "Stadtwaldhaus".
Tours are in german!
For more information about tours and booking click here.
Exhibition "Animals Of The Sea"
On display in our break room
At the moment visitors can have a look at the paintings created by the children of the Träger-55-Kindercampus.
Adopt an exhibit!
Ella Fasig is 3 years old and one of our youngest fans. She adopted the tiny shrew and the European squirrel of our exhibition. Her sister had already adopted the porcupine in the showcase next to Ella`s mammals in 2003. Now the familiy has a lot of reasons to visit Senckenberg as adopting an exhibit includes becoming a member of Senckenberg and enjoying free entrance as well.
The award papers were handed over by the leader of the museum Dr. Bernd Herkner.
You can also adopt an selected exhibit.
Call 069-7542-1561 or send an E-Mail to marketing@senckenberg.de
Audioguides Now Available
From now on you can experience Senckenberg acoustically. Our Audioguides offer 120 minutes of comments and information on all exhibitions that carry the audioguide label.
Made possible by Deutsche Telekom!
Great advantages for children and school kids:
Gift membership for children for 20,- Euro
Ask your grandparents, parents, relatives or friends for a gift membership at Senckenberg. You will receive our completely redesigned bimonthly magazine "Natur und Museum" including its exciting children and teenage supplement. You may even send in your own contributions and if you are lucky, have them published in the next issue.
Lots of fun, exciting information, fantastic pictures, raffles, useful plant and animal tips, many insights about dinosaurs. In addition, you can always visit the museum - and it's always free with your membership!
The Senckenberg children and pupils membership - it's really a wonderful and smart gift to give...!
RMV-Erlebniscard
Senckenberg is a co-operation partner of the "RMV-Erlebniscard". With the card you have advantages such as buying two tickets for the price of one and much more. For further information: www.erlebniscard.de