Museum
Natural History Museum of Erfurt
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Housed in a former merchant's house near the cathedral, the Natural History Museum of Erfurt offers a compact but engaging journey through Thuringia's natural heritage. The permanent collection features fossils from the nearby Triassic and Jurassic deposits, including a notable ichthyosaur skeleton. Dioramas depict the region's diverse habitats, from the Thuringian Forest to the floodplains of the Gera River, with taxidermy specimens of local birds, mammals, and insects. Interactive stations allow visitors to touch rocks, listen to bird calls, or examine microscopic life. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions on topics like climate change or regional geology. It's a family-friendly stop that connects Erfurt's urban landscape to the natural world around it.
Don't miss
- The ichthyosaur fossil from the Jurassic period
- Dioramas of Thuringian habitats with native wildlife
- Interactive geology station with touchable rocks and minerals
- Temporary exhibitions on natural history topics
- A small collection of amber with inclusions
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Natural History Museum of Erfurt
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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