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Naturalis Biodiversity Center
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a world-class natural history museum housing over 42 million specimens. Its dramatic modern building in Leiden features a towering dinosaur skeleton in the central hall. Visitors can explore galleries on evolution, biodiversity, and geology, with highlights including the famous T. rex 'Trix' and an extensive collection of fossils, gems, and taxidermy.
Don't miss
- Stand beneath the massive T. rex skeleton 'Trix'
- View the dazzling mineral and gemstone collection
- Explore the 'Life' gallery with dioramas of extinct animals
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Ways to visit Naturalis Biodiversity Center
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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