The posture of the lion in the Biodiversity Hall of the Natural History Museum is based on the Brunswick Lion.
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Current Exhibitions

Explore our current special and permanent exhibitions

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Planet or Plastic?

The two beavers (Castor fiber) are shown in an landscape resembling the wetlands of the Elbe River. In the background are the beaver dam and the beaver lodge.

Brunswick’s Dioramas

Animals in their habitats

The colorful iridescent discus belong to the family of cichlids and inhabit the Amazon River area. Depending on their mood, their vertical dark stripes get more prominent.

Aquaria and Terraria

Tropical biotopes and their faunal residents’ adaptation

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore and to try out in our Discovery Hall.

Discovery Hall

Imparting knowledge in the 21st century

Fluid preserved specimens in the Biodiversity Hall of the Natural History Museum

Biodiversity Hall

A showcase of taxidermy in 19th century style

[Translate to English:] In der Schatzkammer des Naturhistorischen Museums werden besonders seltene und historisch bedeutende Objekte präsentiert.

Treasury

The origins of our collection

Cave bear model (Ursus spelaeus) in the Light Hall of the Natural History Museum

Light Hall

Rarities of the Museum

The Bird Hall after the renovation in 2020.

Bird Hall

Diversity and Fascination

The Dinosaur Hall of the Natural History Museum

A "Brunswick" Dinosaur

Excavation in Africa

The Fossil Exhibition in the Natural History Museum displays the geological periods of the Braunschweig region.

Fossil Exhibition

Deep insights into Earth's history