Naturhistorisches Museum, Nuremberg

Name: Naturhistorisches Museum
Address: Marientorgraben 8, Nuremberg, 90402, Germany
Telephone: +49 911 227970

#57 among attractions in Nuremberg

Museum, Natural history museum

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Naturhistorisches Museum (address: Marientorgraben 8) is a place located in Nuremberg (Bavaria ) and belongs to the category of museum, natural history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 997 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 49°27'6"N latitude and 11°5'5"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Naturhistorisches Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz (bus, 1 min walk), Wöhrder Wiese (metro, 3 min walk), Marientor (tram, 4 min walk), Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (train, 12 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Uhrenmuseum (museum, 2 min walk), Church of St. Catherine (church, 4 min walk), Kunstvilla (museum, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 49°27'6"N, 11°5'5"E

Address

Marientorgraben 8Mitte (Altstadt - St. Lorenz)Nuremberg 90402 Germany

Contact

+49 911 227970

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Naturhistorisches Museum open?

Naturhistorisches Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Naturhistorisches Museum?

Nearby attractions include Uhrenmuseum, Nuremberg (2 min walk), Church of St. Catherine, Nuremberg (4 min walk), Kunstvilla, Nuremberg (5 min walk), Kunsthalle Nürnberg, Nuremberg (5 min walk).

How to get to Naturhistorisches Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Naturhistorisches Museum:

Bus

Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz • Lines: N1, N11, N12 (1 min walk)
Wöhrder Wiese • Lines: N1, N11, N12 (3 min walk)

Metro

Wöhrder Wiese • Lines: U2, U3 (3 min walk)
Lorenzkirche • Lines: U1 (9 min walk)

Tram

Marientor • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Wöhrder Wiese • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Nürnberg-Dürrenhof (17 min walk)