Museums in The Netherlands: Naturalis
European museum of the year 2021 – Just 30 minutes from our hostel!
Discover the Wonders of Nature
Naturalis Museum has something for everyone. Their impressive galleries will take you on a journey through the beauty and richness of nature. Whether you’re curious about the earliest life on Earth, the Netherlands during the Ice Age, or the incredible forces shaping our planet, you’ll find it all here. Also, you can learn about the surprising ways plants and animals interact or even come face-to-face with a massive African elephant!
The 9 Galleries of Naturalis
Death: The Maze of Life and Death
Step into the “maze of death” where life and death meet. Meanwhile crows cawing and a playful squirrel guiding you, this gallery makes the topic fascinating and approachable.
Dinosaur Era: Meet Trix the T. rex. Naturalis hit the jackpot with one of the best-preserved T. rex skeletons ever found.
Early Humans: Our Prehistoric Relatives. Check out the lifelike reconstruction of a prehistoric human.
Earth: The Forces that Shape Our World,from Hawaiian volcanoes to Japanese earthquakes, explore the immense power of Earth.
Evolution: The Interconnectedness of Life. Discover how all life is connected through evolution. In fact, this gallery beautifully explains how animals, plants, and fungi have evolved and adapted over time.
Ice Age: A Frozen World. Walk through a scale model of an Ice Age landscape, complete with fossils.
Life: From Ocean Depths to Mountain Peaks, journey through different landscapes, starting from the ocean floor to the mountain tops.
Live Science: Meet the Researchers and peek behind the scenes and see what Naturalis researchers are up to. Large windows let you watch them in action, giving you a real sense of the work that goes on here.
Seduction: The Art of Procreation, this playful gallery dives into the world of courting, mating, and raising offspring in nature. It’s a fun and fascinating look at how different species reproduce.
Why Visit Naturalis?
All in all Naturalis isn’t just a museum; it’s an adventure through time and nature. With its interactive and engaging exhibits, it is indeed perfect for kids, adults, and everyone in between. So, if you’re looking for a fun and educational outing, Naturalis is the place to be. Come and explore the wonders of our natural world – you won’t be disappointed!
