The Haus der Natur in Salzburg’s Altstadt is a genuine natural history and science complex in a former Ursuline convent: aquarium, reptile zoo, dinosaur hall, interactive science center, and human body exhibition across multiple floors. Founded 1924 by naturalist Eduard Paul Doerner. Daily 9:00-17:00, EUR 16 adults, EUR 10.50 children. At Museumsplatz 5, a 5-minute walk from Residenzplatz. Better visited in the morning before the Altstadt crowds build. Allow 2-3 hours for a thorough visit.
museum in Salzburg
Haus der Natur
The Haus der Natur in Salzburg is a natural history and science museum that has been running since 1924 in a former Ursuline convent on Museumsplatz, and it has grown large enough to fill a serious half-day.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Salzburg
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Address
- Museumsplatz 5, 5020 Salzburg
- Coordinates
- 47.8018, 13.0392
- Official website
- Visit website