Naturalis

📍 Darwinweg 2, Leiden 🚗 13 min 🚲 44 min

The Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a national research institute for biodiversity where flora and fauna can be studied and observed.

Fossils and minerals

The national institute for biodiversity: Naturalis. As the largest natural history museum in the Netherlands, Naturalis offers an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages. The museum has an extensive collection of natural treasures, including fossils, minerals, animals, and plants.

The highlight of Naturalis is the 'Life' building, where the evolution and diversity of life on earth are central. Visitors can admire impressive dinosaurs, extinct species, and beautiful minerals.

Research center

Naturalis is not only a museum but also a research center where scientists work on understanding and preserving biodiversity. The museum regularly organizes interactive exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs to engage the public with the wonders of nature being studied.

Check the website of Naturalis Biodiversity Center for current opening hours and prices.