Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, Munich

Name: Bavarian State Collection of Zoology
Address: Münchhausenstraße 21, Munich, 81247, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 81070

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Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, Munich

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The Bavarian State Collection of Zoology or ZSM is a major German research institution for zoological systematics in Munich. It has over 20 million zoological specimens. It is one of the largest natural history collections in the world. The sections are Entomology, Invertebrates and Vertebrates. The history of the museum is outlined on the museum's home page together with a biography of Johann Baptist von Spix the first curator of zoology. ()

Local name: Zoologische Staatssammlung München Coordinates: 48°9'52"N, 11°28'55"E

Address

Münchhausenstraße 21Pasing - Obermenzing (Obermenzing)Munich 81247 Germany

Contact

+49 89 81070

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bavarian State Collection of Zoology open?

Bavarian State Collection of Zoology is open:

Monday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bavarian State Collection of Zoology?

Nearby attractions include Nymphenburg Palace Park, Munich (20 min walk), Botanische Staatssammlung München, Munich (23 min walk), Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg, Munich (23 min walk).

How to get to Bavarian State Collection of Zoology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bavarian State Collection of Zoology:

Bus

Obermenzing Bahnhof • Lines: 143, 158, 162, 180, N78 (4 min walk)
Lustheimstraße • Lines: 143, 158, 162, 180, N78 (6 min walk)

Train

Obermenzing (5 min walk)
Untermenzing (26 min walk)

Tram

Amalienburgstraße • Lines: 17, N17 (15 min walk)
Botanischer Garten • Lines: 17, N17 (25 min walk)