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
06.05.
2026
Young Mineralogists Specialist Group - 6. May 2026 4:00 PM
FG Junge Mineralogen
Mit Dr. Michael Buchwitzfür Kinder und Jugendliche ab 9 Jahren
Teilnahme Kostenlos, Nur mit Anmeldung! Anmeldung und ausführliche Informationen: Dr. Michael Buchwitz E-Mail: michael.buchwitz@museen.magdeburg.de Telefon: +49 391 – 540 35 38
Ornithology specialist group | Excursion - 6. May 2026 4:00 PM
FG Ornithologie
Mit Marcus Pribbernowfür Fachgruppenmitglieder und Interessierte
Teilnahme kostenlos
Palaeontology specialist group - 6. May 2026 5:30 PM
FG Paläontologie
mit Prof. Dr. em. Jörg W. Schneider, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
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.
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