Zoologisches Museum, Kiel

Name: Zoologisches Museum
Address: Hegewischstr. 3, Kiel, 24105, Germany
Telephone: +49 431 8805170

#9 among attractions in Kiel

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The Zoological Museum of Kiel University is a zoological museum in Kiel, Germany. It was founded by naturalist Karl Möbius, and architect Martin Gropius designed the building. The exhibitions display systematics, evolution, tropical and German fauna, butterfly ecology and history of zoology in Kiel. The museum is part of the University of Kiel. ()

Local name: Zoologisches Museum Kiel Coordinates: 54°19'42"N, 10°8'40"E

Address

Hegewischstr. 3Ravensberg - Brunswik - Düsternbrook (Düsternbrook)Kiel 24105 Germany

Contact

+49 431 8805170

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Zoologisches Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kieler Yacht-Club, Hörn Bridge, Kiel Castle, Alter Botanischer Garten.

0.9 miNE
Sailing, Yacht club
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Bridge
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~880 ftS
Forts and castles
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Botanical garden, Garden, Park
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0.8 miNE
Library
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1.2 miNW
Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Kiel
30 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, or less formally the Botanischer Garten Kiel, is a botanical garden and arboretum maintained by the University of Kiel. It is located at Am Botanischen Garten 1, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and open daily.
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Sophienhof, Kiel
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EconBiz, Kiel
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zoologisches Museum open?

Zoologisches Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Zoologisches Museum?

Nearby attractions include Kiel Castle, Kiel (5 min walk), Alter Botanischer Garten, Kiel (5 min walk), Aquarium GEOMAR, Kiel (6 min walk), Ostflügel, Kiel (7 min walk).

How to get to Zoologisches Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zoologisches Museum:

Bus

Kunsthalle • Lines: 41, 42 (3 min walk)
Schlossgarten • Lines: 32, 42N, 61, 62, 62N (4 min walk)

Ferry

Kiel Schwedenkai • Lines: Göteborg - Kiel, Kiel - Göteborg (17 min walk)
Kiel Norwegenkai • Lines: Oslo - Kiel (21 min walk)

Train

Kiel Hauptbahnhof (30 min walk)
Kiel-Ellerbek (37 min walk)