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.
Monument to the laboratory mouse at a Glance#
Address: Near Akademgorodok, Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia (exact local coordinates available on mapping services)
Hours: Public outdoor monument - accessible at all times
Admission: Free to view; small local events at the site may ask for donations
About Monument to the laboratory mouse#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -21° - -12° | -24° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
| February | Poor | -20° - -10° | -23° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -3° | -14° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | -2° - 7° | -2° | 25 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.9h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.8h |
| June | Excellent | 11° - 22° | 17° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.9h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.4h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.7h |
| September | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 42 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -4° | -14° | 33 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
| December | Poor | -18° - -9° | -21° | 28 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |