Museums

Which creatures once crawled, flew, and stomped across our planet, and how did they live? Millions of years old dinosaurs, giant elephants, the tiny pygmy marmoset, a colorful bird world, and habitats such as coral reefs and the deep sea are waiting to be discovered. Each exhibit tells its own story and gives an idea of its time and environment. Sink to the bottom of the sea in a diving bell, look inside the brain of a professional soccer player, or learn which natural remedies help humans and animals: the Frankfurt Natural History Museum amazes and touches both the mind and the heart. In the “Aha?! Research Workshop,” science becomes an adventure: here, children and adults can experiment for themselves and talk to Senckenberg researchers. School classes and other groups can choose from a wide range of guided tours and educational programs.

Originating from the electoral art and natural history chamber of 1560 and with almost 300 years of history as a special natural history collection, it is one of the oldest natural history museums in the world: the Senckenberg Natural History Museum Dresden opens a window into the treasures of its collections, which comprise over eight million objects, in the Japanese Palace. Changing exhibitions bring this unique archive of nature and current research to life – scientifically sound, colorful, and playful for fans of nature and research of all ages.

Encounter the diversity of life – from tiny soil animals beneath our feet to the nature of Upper Lusatia and the tropical rainforest. Our inclusive exhibitions combine regional themes with global perspectives. Whether it’s live animals in the vivarium or insights into the collections, the family museum illustrates complex scientific contexts, promotes critical thinking, and invites visitors to join in the research. An extensive program of lectures and educational activities creates space for open dialogue.