VISIT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES

A museum for understanding nature
Founded in 1771, the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is one of the oldest science museums in Europe. Located in the Chamberí district, it boasts remarkable collections on fauna, flora, minerals and the evolution of the Earth.

Why visit?
The museum is ideal for families and science enthusiasts. There are dinosaur skeletons, fossils, rare minerals, reconstructions of extinct animals and an impressive collection of taxidermy. Temporary exhibitions regularly enhance the visit.

A brief history and anecdotes
The museum was originally created by Charles III as the "Royal Cabinet of Natural History". Anecdote: some of the pieces in its collection date back to the 18th century, and the museum also conserves specimens brought back by Spanish expeditions to the American and Asian colonies.

What can you do there?
- Admire dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric fossils
- Explore the rooms dedicated to current biodiversity and endangered species
- Discover the mineralogy and palaeontology gallery
- Taking part in workshops and educational activities for children
- Visit temporary exhibitions on a variety of scientific themes

Where is it?
📍 Calle de José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- General admission: approx. €7 (concessions available)
- Free on certain days/times, check the official website
- Ideal for a 1h30 to 2h visit
- Accessible by metro (Gregorio Marañón or Nuevos Ministerios stations)

To discover around
- Sorolla Museum
- Lázaro Galdiano Museum
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Stroll along the Paseo de la Castellana

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