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Senckenberg Natural History Museum
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Dinosaur skeletons & a giant anaconda featured in the collections of a large natural history museum.via Google
A massive museum famous for its extensive dinosaur fossil collection and biodiversity exhibits.
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- Price band: €; highly family-friendly, requires 2-3 hours.
Reviews from Google
Visited the Senckenberg Natural History Museum with my family and it far exceeded expectations. We spent almost the whole day here and still couldn’t see everything. The dinosaur fossil hall is a real highlight — large, well-presented skeletons that truly show the scale of these creatures. The whale skeletons are equally impressive and very memorable when seen up close. The underwater world and species exhibits are well done, and there were also temporary exhibitions running during our visit, adding even more depth. Suitable for both adults and children, engaging without being overwhelming. Easily one of the best museums we visited on this trip. Will definitely return when we are back in Frankfurt.
I recently visited the Senckenberg Nature Museum and overall had a great experience. The exhibitions are fascinating, well-organized, and suitable for visitors of all ages. The museum offers an impressive collection, especially if you are interested in natural history, and it is definitely worth a visit. However, my experience was slightly affected by the noise level. There were quite a few children running around, shouting, and being quite disruptive. While I understand that the museum is family-friendly, it would be nice if parents ensured a more respectful and calm environment. That said, this is not a fault of the museum itself, but rather a matter of visitor behavior. Despite this, I would still rate my visit very highly and recommend it to anyone visiting Frankfurt.
We recently visited the Senckenberg Nature Museum and our entire family loved it! It was a beautiful and captivating experience from start to finish. The collection of dinosaur skeletons is truly awe-inspiring and the exhibits are so well-presented. A particular highlight was the taxidermy section on the upper floor. The journey from an incredible variety of birds to the massive big game animals was breathtaking. We were even amazed by the intricate displays featuring all kinds of insects, all preserved with stunning detail. Our kids were completely engaged, fascinated by the massive T-Rex, the diverse wildlife displays, and the incredible variety of fossils. It's the perfect place to spark a child's curiosity about the natural world. The museum is spacious, clean, and easy to navigate. We highly recommend it to any family visiting Frankfurt. It's more than just a museum visit; it's an unforgettable adventure that is both educational and incredibly fun. We can't wait to return!
This is definitely a must do when visiting Frankfurt & suitable for all ages. We easily spent about 4 hours here and truly could have spent the full day. As Aussies we loved finding our wildlife in all the different parts of this museum and even gemstones in the geology area. The taxidermy collection of mammals, birds, insects etc. from all parts of the world was in particular very impressive, we easily spent over an hour just in these sections alone. Not to mention the pricing of tickets is great & can be purchased at the door. Absolutely come here if you have the chance!
What a fantastic day out in an amazing venue. The thrill of standing beside so many examples of prehistoric animals was the business for my 10 year old. The main room was absolutely stunning with full dinosaur skeletons and it only started there. So many fossils and interactive activities it kept us all busy. Well done to the curator and staff here for creating such an incredible exhibit.