About
Haus der Natur is a natural history museum in the centre of Salzburg, Austria. Its address is Museumsplatz 5, on the square of the same name, a short walk from the old town's better-known landmarks. For a visitor who wants a break from churches and palaces, it offers a different kind of afternoon.
What you can see
The museum's collections cover the natural world in three broad areas:
- Animals, presented as exhibits on the living world and its variety
- Minerals, showing the rocks and crystals that make up the earth
- Science, with exhibits that explain how natural processes work
It suits families with children, students, and anyone with a curiosity about nature or geology. Because the exhibits are grouped by subject, you can focus on the areas that interest you most.
Making a visit of it
The location is the museum's great convenience. Museumsplatz sits close to the old town, so it can fit between visits to the city's historic sights, or serve as a quieter stop on a rainy day. Walking there from the centre is straightforward, and the surrounding streets offer cafés and places to eat before or after your visit.
Check the museum's current opening times and admission arrangements before you set out, as these are not covered here. Allow enough time to take in each section at a relaxed pace.
