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
Versteinertes Wetter – Sonne, Schnee und Sturm aus der Urzeit
Bis ans Ende der Welt – Patagonien und Feuerland
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
04.11.
2026
Ornithology specialist group - 4. November 2026 5:30 PM
FG Ornithologie
Mit Christoph Schmidt, Magdeburg
Teilnahme kostenlos
Palaeontology specialist group - 4. November 2026 5:30 PM
FG Paläontologie
mit Ulrich Münder, Lübeck
10.11.
Entomology specialist group - 10. November 2026 6:00 PM
FG Entomologie
Mit Dr. Hans Pellmann, Magdeburg
Für Fachgruppenmitglieder und Interessierte!
Teilnahme kostenlos. Bei Fragen und für Nähere Informationen: Email: dana-fabienne.liebke@stadt.magdeburg.de oder Telefon: 015403523
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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