The National Museum of Natural History is a complex of buildings showcasing the natural sciences in Luxembourg City’s historic Gründ quarter overlooking the curving Alzette River. Visit the museum’s seven scientific sections dedicated to anthropology, botany, ecology, geology and mineralogy, palaeontology, zoology and astrophysics.
Located in a former hospice, the National Museum of Natural History is spread across three main buildings. Gaze up at the fascinating façade at the museum’s main entrance. Note the intricate stonework and sculpted crests. Explore the museum’s galleries to find fascinating displays that follow the path of history on Earth and in the cosmos.
Learn about the Luxembourg landscape and the geological formations that define its different regions. Find out about the earth’s ecology and how the land was formed, as well as the animals that inhabit it. The gallery of stuffed animals is a favourite for children. Kids can see fascinating animals up close or engage with the interactive exhibits that invite visitors to touch different animal furs.
Go back in time to the origins of the universe and learn about the age of the dinosaurs. Check out fossils and bones offering a picture of what the world looked like millions of years ago. Read through information booklets in English in each room.
The museum’s other two buildings contain teaching classrooms and research laboratories. Call ahead or inquire at the front desk to find out if any special events or workshops are scheduled during your visit to Luxembourg City. The museum has an on-site café. Browse souvenirs and an extensive collection of books for sale at the museum’s shop.
The National Museum of Natural History is located in Gründ, southeast of the city’s historic centre. The museum has a small admission fee however, visitors under the age of 21 and students under the age of 26 can enter for free. Reach the museum by public bus or take a pleasant stroll along the leafy riverfront and cross one of the footbridges that connect the city centre to the Gründ quarter. Check out the Neumünster Abbey Cultural Centre next door.
