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Gothenburg Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum brings preserved animals, fossils and the mounted blue whale together above Slottsskogen. It suits a focused indoor visit before or after time in the park.
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The size of the whale and African elephant gives the collections an immediate physical impact. Smaller specimens then reward a slower look at birds, insects and the development of life. The old dioramas also show how museums have represented animals in their surroundings, rather than simply presenting a row of names.
What to look for
The mounted blue whale
Animal dioramas and fossil displays
Useful to know
Combine the indoor collections with Slottsskogen rather than counting the park and museum as one visit.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 60–120 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
