State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe

Name: State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe
Address: Erbprinzenstraße 13, Karlsruhe, 76133, Germany
Telephone: +49 721 1752111

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State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe

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The State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, abbreviated SMNK, is one of the two state of Baden-Württemberg's natural history museums. Together with the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart it is one of the most important repositories for state-owned natural history collections. ()

Local name: Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe Coordinates: 49°0'25"N, 8°24'1"E

Address

Erbprinzenstraße 13Karlsruhe (Innenstadt-West)Karlsruhe 76133 Germany

Contact

+49 721 1752111

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State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe Zoo, Karlsruhe Palace, Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe.

1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe
28 min walk • Wildparkstadion, currently known as BBBank Wildpark for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium located in Karlsruhe, Germany. It is the home of the football club Karlsruher SC.
0.6 miS
Wildlife park and gardens with lakes
Karlsruhe Zoo, Karlsruhe
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Karlsruhe, Germany, the Karlsruhe Zoo stands as a verdant oasis and a top attraction for visitors of all ages. This enchanting zoological garden, established in 1865, offers a delightful escape into the world of wildlife...
0.5 miN
200-year-old castle and history museum
Karlsruhe Palace, Karlsruhe
13 min walk • Nestled at the heart of the fan-shaped city, Karlsruhe Palace is a historic gem that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Germany's past. Originally constructed in 1715 as the residence of Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, the palace now serves as a...
0.4 miN
Park, Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
11 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Karlsruhe, Germany, the Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe is a serene escape that offers a tranquil experience amidst nature’s bounty. This botanical garden, a verdant oasis, is not just a place for plant enthusiasts but a retreat for...
~1680 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Postgalerie, Karlsruhe
9 min walk • The Postgalerie in downtown Karlsruhe is a shopping center; it is located in the former main post office building between Europaplatz and Stephanplatz and was opened as a shopping center in 2001.
~1790 ftN
19th-century museum of European art
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
9 min walk • The Staatliche Kunsthalle is an art museum in Karlsruhe, Germany. The museum, created by architect Heinrich Hübsch, opened in 1846 after nine years of work in a neoclassical building next to the Karlsruhe Castle and the Karlsruhe Botanical Garden.
~1750 ftSE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
9 min walk • The Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe is a theatre and opera house in Karlsruhe, Germany. It has existed in its present form and place at Ettlinger Tor since 1975.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Concert hall, Art museum
ZKM, Karlsruhe
22 min walk • The ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, a cultural institution, was founded in 1989. and since 1997 is located in a listed industrial building in Karlsruhe, Germany, a former munitions factory.
0.5 miN
49°0'49"N • 8°24'16"E
Badisches Landesmuseum im Schloss, Karlsruhe
13 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandkorn-Theater, Karlsruhe
20 min walk • Sandkorn-Theater is a theatre in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
0.9 miSW
49°0'1"N • 8°23'1"E
Städtische Galerie, Karlsruhe
23 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe open?

State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe?

Nearby attractions include Vivarium im Staatlichen Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe (1 min walk), Badische Landesbibliothek, Karlsruhe (3 min walk), St. Stephan, Karlsruhe (4 min walk), City Hall, Karlsruhe (5 min walk).

How to get to State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe:

Tram

Ettlinger Tor • Lines: 4, 5 (4 min walk)
Marktplatz • Lines: 1, 2, S2 (6 min walk)

Bus

Ettlinger Tor • Lines: CityTour Karlsruhe (6 min walk)
Europaplatz • Lines: 5 Nl, 73, CityTour Karlsruhe (10 min walk)

Train

Schlossgartenbahn (13 min walk)
Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof (24 min walk)