Natural History Museum Museum
National museum exhibiting Mongolia's natural and paleontological heritage
Ulaanbaatar's Natural History Museum displays Mongolian paleontology, fossils and taxidermy specimens; visitors see dinosaur mounts, steppe fauna exhibits and educational displays about Mongolia's environment.
Natural History Museum at a Glance#
About Natural History Museum#
The Natural History Museum in Ulaanbaatar is a city museum housing collections of paleontology, zoology, mineralogy and ethnobotany relevant to Mongolia’s natural heritage. It is one of the main public science and natural history repositories in the capital.
Exhibit highlights include mounted dinosaur skeletons and fossil material, taxidermy of regional mammals and birds, and geological collections illustrating Mongolia’s mineral and rock diversity. The displays are arranged across several gallery rooms and are commonly visited by school groups and tourists seeking a compact overview of the country’s natural history.
The institution developed its collections over the 20th century through fieldwork and exchanges and functions today as a center for public education about Mongolia’s fauna, fossils and geology. It supports temporary exhibitions and educational programming alongside its permanent displays.
The museum is located in central Ulaanbaatar and is accessible by city transport, making it an easy stop on a short city itinerary.
- Collections: Holds public displays of dinosaur fossils, mounted skeletons and regional taxidermy that are useful for a single-hour visit in Ulaanbaatar.
What to See#
- Paleontology exhibits: Paleontology and dinosaur halls containing mounted skeletons and fossil displays used to illustrate Mongolia’s Cretaceous and Mesozoic record.
- Zoology and geology galleries: Galleries of taxidermy and mineralogy showing regional mammals, birds and geological specimens from across Mongolia.
Tips for Visiting Natural History Museum#
- Visit on a weekday morning soon after opening to avoid weekend and afternoon school-group crowds and have quieter access to the main halls.
- Check the museum's temporary-exhibition schedule before you go - smaller rotating rooms often hold regional paleontology and local biodiversity displays that many visitors skip.
- If English interpretation is limited, ask staff at the desk about the most important displays to see first so you don't miss key specimens before other visitors arrive.
Best Time to Visit Natural History Museum#
Best visited on weekday mornings or in shoulder/off‑peak months to avoid crowds and enjoy a quieter indoor experience.
Weather & Climate near Natural History Museum#
Natural History Museum's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -29° - -16° | -28° | 2 mm | some cloud | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -26° - -10° | -24° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | -16° - -1° | -14° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | -6° - 9° | -2° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 2° - 18° | 10° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 18° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Very Good | 9° - 23° | 16° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 1° - 16° | 7° | 35 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | -8° - 7° | -3° | 10 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -19° - -5° | -16° | 5 mm | some cloud | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -26° - -13° | -25° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
