Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz, Chemnitz

Name: Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Address: Moritzstrasse 20, Chemnitz, 09111, Germany

#13 among attractions in Chemnitz

Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum

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The Museum of Natural History Chemnitz has been housed in the DAStietz in Chemnitz since 2004. In addition to a collection of over 300,000 exhibits, the exhibition space on the second floor includes the Sterzeleanum, a historical cabinet, the Insectarium and changing special exhibitions. In the large atrium is the Petrified Forest, the largest plant fossil in Europe.

At the same time, the museum education offers events for children, teenagers and adults.

Coordinates: 50°49'53"N, 12°55'24"E

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Moritzstrasse 20ZentrumChemnitz 09111 Germany

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz open?

Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz?

Nearby attractions include Kulturkaufhaus Tietz, Chemnitz (1 min walk), Chemnitz petrified forest, Chemnitz (1 min walk), Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek, Chemnitz (1 min walk), Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz, Chemnitz (1 min walk).

How to get to Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz:

Bus

Zentralhaltestelle • Lines: 206, 207, 21, 22, 23, 262, 31, 32, 383, 51, 52, 526, 62, 704, 705, 72, 79, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18 (1 min walk)
Moritzstraße • Lines: 23, 62, 72, N13 (2 min walk)

Tram

Zentralhaltestelle • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (2 min walk)
Stefan-Heym-Platz • Lines: 2, 5 (4 min walk)

Train

Chemnitz Mitte (13 min walk)
Chemnitz Süd (14 min walk)