Naturmuseum Senckenberg

Naturmuseum Senckenberg is a major natural history museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, notable for its large fossil and skeleton displays and its focus on biodiversity and evolution. The museum is linked to the Senckenberg Research Institute and holds substantial scientific collections.

Exhibitions present mounted dinosaur skeletons and fossil material alongside taxidermy, geological specimens and displays that explain evolutionary history and current biodiversity. Interactive and family-friendly displays are combined with more technical exhibits for older visitors.

The museum and the associated Senckenberg research organisation developed over the 19th and 20th centuries as part of Germany’s network of natural history institutions; the public museum has expanded its exhibition and research roles through the decades.

Situated in Frankfurt’s city area, the museum is accessible by public transport and lies within the central urban fabric of the city, serving both residents and visitors to the Frankfurt region.

• Major natural history museum: One of Germany's largest natural history museums with large mounted skeletons and extensive fossil displays that are popular with families and school groups.
• Research and collections: The museum combines public exhibition space with research collections maintained by the Senckenberg Research Institute and contributes to active scientific work.

What to See #

• Dinosaur and fossil halls: Dinosaur and fossil halls featuring mounted skeletons and casts used to illustrate prehistoric fauna and earth history.
• Biodiversity and evolution galleries: Exhibits on biodiversity and evolution that combine specimens, taxidermy and multimedia to explain ecological relationships and species diversity.
• Research collections: On-site research collections associated with the Senckenberg Research Institute, used for scientific study and specimen preservation.