Natural History Museum, Leipzig

Name: Natural History Museum
Address: Lortzingstraße 3, Leipzig, 04105, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 982210

#39 among attractions in Leipzig

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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The Natural History Museum in Leipzig is a natural history museum in the city of Leipzig, Germany. The museum contains the insect collection of Alexander Julius Reichert. ()

Local name: Naturkundemuseum Coordinates: 51°20'42"N, 12°22'15"E

Address

Lortzingstraße 3Mitte (Zentrum-Nordwest)Leipzig 04105 Germany

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+49 341 982210

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Natural History Museum open?

Natural History Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Natural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hahnemann-Denkmal, Leipzig (3 min walk), Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche, Leipzig (3 min walk), Richard-Wagner-Platz, Leipzig (5 min walk), German Central Library for the Blind, Leipzig (5 min walk).

How to get to Natural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Natural History Museum:

Tram

Lortzingstraße • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Goerdelerring, Steig A • Lines: 12, 15, 3, 3E, 4, 7 (2 min walk)

Bus

Lortzingstraße • Lines: N5 (1 min walk)
Leibnizstraße • Lines: N1, N2, N4 (6 min walk)

Train

Safari-Train Zoo Leipzig (12 min walk)
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)