Monument to the laboratory mouse
Monument Novosibirsk sculpture honoring laboratory mice
Erected in Novosibirsk’s academic district, the Monument to the Laboratory Mouse honors animals used in research; visitors and photographers stop for its quirky subject and reflections on local science history.
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The Monument to the Laboratory Mouse is a small public sculpture located in the Akademgorodok science and research district near Novosibirsk in southwestern Siberia. It was installed as a tribute and lighthearted acknowledgment of the role of laboratory animals in scientific research.
The sculpture is a local cultural curiosity and is often visited by students, scientists and visitors to the research campus rather than being a large tourist attraction. It sits among research institutes and university facilities within the science town area.
- Scale and setting: Located in the Akademgorodok science campus near Novosibirsk, it is a small public sculpture and local curiosity rather than a large civic monument.
How to Get to Monument to the laboratory mouse #
Reach Akademgorodok from central Novosibirsk by local bus or taxi (approximately 25-40 minutes depending on traffic); the monument is in the science district-ask locally for the precise spot.
Tips for Visiting Monument to the laboratory mouse #
- The monument is small and located in a research-institution area-combine with a visit to Akademgorodok or nearby science museums.
- Treat it as a whimsical stop-a good subject for a quick photograph rather than a long visit.
- Respect any local signage-some areas around research institutes are restricted.
Best Time to Visit Monument to the laboratory mouse #
Summer offers comfortable conditions for a light visit; the monument is a novelty stop within the science district.
Weather & Climate near Monument to the laboratory mouse #
Monument to the laboratory mouse's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -21°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
