It is the oldest museum in the state capital, Magdeburg, still in existence today. Until 1945, it was housed in the building at Domplatz 5. Today, the Museum of Natural History is located together with the Museum of Cultural History in the two-part building on Otto-von-Guericke-Straße.
CURRENTLY YOU CAN EXPECT THE FOLLOWING
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Highlights
Natur im Fokus - 150 Jahre Sammeln und Erleben
Urban habitat
Harz and Magdeburg Börde habitat
Floodplain habitat
Evolution and biodiversity
Evolution and biodiversity part 2
Ice Age – climate change and evolution to the present day
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ALL EVENTS
21.03.
2026
Guided tours - 21. March 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sonderausstellung
mit Dr. Michael Buchwitz
Regulärer Eintritt | Führungsgebühr entfällt
01.04.
Event | Entomology specialist group - 1. April 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tierwelt-Erlebnistag
mit Marcus Pribbernow und Henriette Knüpfer in den Gruson-Gewächshäusern
Eintritt 3,50€
Palaeontology specialist group - 1. April 2026 5:30 PM
FG Paläontologie
mit Dr. Frederik Spindler, Kipfenberg
Teilnahme kostenlos
EXPERIENCE GEOLOGICAL HISTORY
Embark on an exciting journey through the diverse world of animals, plants and the history of the earth – from prehistoric times to the present day. Experience impressive specimens of native and exotic animal species in our lovingly designed permanent exhibition, marvel at fossils from past geological eras and learn more about the natural phenomena that characterise our environment – an experience for the whole family, school classes and interested individual visitors.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
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IMPRESSIONS OF ART AND CULTURE
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