Natural History Museum, Fribourg

Name: Natural History Museum
Address: Chemin du Musée 6, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 26 305 89 00

#10 among attractions in Fribourg

History museum, Museum, Science museum

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The Fribourg Museum of Natural History was founded in 1823 with the mission of promoting an understanding of natural science topics among the general population and promoting the protection and conservation of the natural treasures of the canton of Fribourg. It conserves the scientific collections of the canton and serves as a regional center of excellence on issues of flora, fauna and nature conservation. The Fribourg Natural History Museum is bilingual and regularly organizes exhibitions, lectures, craft afternoons for children, and other activities.

The Natural History Museum is located in Fribourg at the end of the Boulevard de Pérolles, about 1 km from the city center, in the building of the University of Fribourg and near the School of Engineering.

Local name: Musée d'histoire naturelle Coordinates: 46°47'35"N, 7°9'26"E

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Chemin du Musée 6Fribourg 1700 Switzerland

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+41 26 305 89 00

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

Nearby attractions include: Fribourg Cathedral, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Lac de Pérolles, La Maigrauge Abbey.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Pérolles, Fribourg
7 min walk • Lac de Pérolles, a reservoir formed by Maigrauge Dam, is a reservoir on the Saane/Sarine river at Fribourg, in western Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.35 square kilometres. The dam was built in 1872, and its height was increased by 2.5 metres in 1910. The watershed is 1,250 square kilometres. The Maigrauge Dam has a gated spillway.
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg
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Universities and schools
University of Fribourg, Fribourg
24 min walk • The University of Fribourg is a public university located in Fribourg, Switzerland. The roots of the university can be traced back to 1580, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg.
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Locality
Marly
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Natural History Museum open?

Natural History Museum is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Natural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Lac de Pérolles, Fribourg (7 min walk), La Maigrauge Abbey, Fribourg (12 min walk), Au Carmin, Fribourg (18 min walk).

How to get to Natural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Natural History Museum:

Trolleybus

Plateau-de-Pérolles • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Charmettes • Lines: 1, 3 (3 min walk)

Bus

Plateau-de-Pérolles • Lines: Bus 8 (A) (3 min walk)
Charmettes • Lines: 7, 9, Bus 8 (A) (3 min walk)

Train

Neuveville/Neustadt (19 min walk)
Fribourg/Freiburg (19 min walk)