Museum
Maastricht Natural History Museum
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The Maastricht Natural History Museum offers an engaging journey through the region's natural heritage, from prehistoric times to the present. Its collections include impressive fossils, such as the Mosasaurus (a giant marine reptile discovered near Maastricht), along with minerals, shells, and taxidermy of local wildlife. The museum is housed in a former monastery, giving it a charming, historic feel. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to touch fossils and explore biodiversity. The museum's highlight is the Mosasaurus skeleton, a centerpiece that draws paleontology enthusiasts from around the world.
Don't miss
- Complete Mosasaurus skeleton from the Maastrichtian age
- Fossil collection from the Limburg chalk region
- Mineral and gemstone display
- Interactive exhibits for children, like fossil rubbing
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Maastricht Natural History Museum
You can visit Maastricht Natural History Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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