The Naturhistorisches Museum Mainz is the largest natural history museum in Rhineland-Palatinate, offering a fascinating journey through the region’s geological and biological past. Housed in a former Baroque stables complex near the Landesmuseum, the museum showcases extensive collections in paleontology, zoology, mineralogy, and botany. Highlights include Ice Age fossils from the Rhine Valley, a life-sized model of a deinotherium (an extinct elephant species), and reconstructions of prehistoric habitats. The museum places special emphasis on local discoveries, such as the famous Mainz mammoth and fossilized flora from the Tertiary period. Interactive exhibits and educational programs make it a favorite among families and school groups. With its blend of scientific depth and accessible storytelling, the museum invites visitors to explore the natural forces that have shaped the region over millions of years. It also hosts temporary exhibitions and collaborates with research institutions to promote environmental awareness and conservation.
Mainz GermanyThe Naturhistorisches Museum Mainz is located at Reichklarastraße 1-10, in the heart of Mainz’s city center. Housed in a historic former convent dating back to the 13th century, the museum is close to prominent landmarks such as the Mainz Cathedral and the Rhein promenade, offering visitors easy access to the scenic riverfront. The surrounding area features charming old town streets, cafes, and additional cultural sites including the Gutenberg Museum and the Market Square. The museum showcases extensive natural history collections, including fossils of Ice Age animals and unique exhibits on local biosciences and geosciences, making it a key destination for both education and leisure within Mainz’s vibrant urban fabric.
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Landesmuseum Mainz
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Bischöfliches Dom‑ und Diözesanmuseum
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Mainzer Fastnachtsmuseum
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Kupferberg‑Museum
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Leibniz‑Zentrum für Archäologie
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Stadthistorisches Museum Mainz
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Garnisonsmuseum Mainz
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Ziegelmuseum Mainz‑Bretzenheim
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Museum für Antike Schifffahrt
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Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater
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Museum Castellum Mainz/Kastel
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Deutsches KabarettArchiv und Museum
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Staatstheater Mainz
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Mainzer Kammerspiele
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Galli Theater Mainz
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Frankfurter Hof
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Unterhaus
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Showbühne Mainz
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Römisches Theater Mainz
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KUZ Kulturzentrum Mainz
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Kinder‑ und Jugendzentrum Reduit
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Galerie Art Mayence
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Galerie Haus zum Stein
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Galerie Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen
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Kunsthalle Mainz
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Kurfürstliches Schloss
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Haus zum Stein
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Proviant‑Magazin der Festung Mainz
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Eltzer Hof
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St. Stephans Kirche
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St. Peterskirche
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Castle Gate
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Mainz Cathedral
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Markt Mainz
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Citadel Mainz
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Fastnachtsbrunnen
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Kirschgarten
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Gutenberg Monument
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Heunensäule
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Drususstein
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Arch of Dativius Victor
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Römerpassage
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Uferpromenade am Rhein
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Great Mainz Jupiter Column
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Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg‑Universität Mainz
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Stadtpark Mainz
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Volkspark Mainz
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Wallgrünanlagen
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Wildpark Gonsenheim
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Hartenbergpark
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Eisenturm
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Holzturm
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Alexanderturm
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Paul‑Baumann‑Sternwarte
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