Diversity of nature
Marvel at over 1,500 animal specimens up close. Explore the diversity of global fauna and learn how humans developed the ability to walk upright. Discover fascinating fossils, take a virtual journey back to the Ice Age and learn how plants communicate.
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Experience Swiss animals up close – see, hear and discover their special characteristics.
The most important and beautiful finds from the world-famous fossil deposit at Monte San Giorgio.
Roots, scents, colours: plants send signals – and we are learning to understand them.
Life-size models, tactile reconstructions and detailed scenes bring the world of dinosaurs to life.
Discover our masterpieces: 50 magnificent fossils created by nature.
Discover the everyday life of Neanderthals with ‘Orsa’ and learn how closely related they are to us.
Experience the diversity of wildlife worldwide – organised by region.
From Lucy to Homo erectus: learn how humans developed the ability to walk upright.
Additional Information
Overview of activities
Get an overview of the partially interactive activities at the museum.
Online registration for groups
An online registration is obligatory for groups.
Activities for the general public (in German)
- More about 27.11.2025, 18:00: Wissen to go - abends im Museum: Ape Culture
27.11.2025, 18:00: Wissen to go - abends im Museum: Ape Culture
- More about 30.11.2025, 11:30: Sonntagsführung: Gebisse und Schädel: Einblick ins Tierleben (für Erw.)
30.11.2025, 11:30: Sonntagsführung: Gebisse und Schädel: Einblick ins Tierleben (für Erw.)
- More about 30.11.2025, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, lange Hälse
30.11.2025, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, lange Hälse