Naturkunde-Museum Bamberg

Spectacular collection of birds

The main attraction in this centrally located museum is the "Vogelsaal" (Birds Room) which exhibits preserved tropical birds taken to Europe in the 18th or early 19th centuries.

Another worthwhile Musuem and free with Bamberg Card

Did this as our second museum in one day, so must admit to being a bit tired and burnt out. However, it is really a small quickie museum with some very interesting exhibits of all the animals, birds,...

the "Vogelsaal" is the best

On the ground and first floor the museum explains how the earth came about and has displays on geology, in particular the geology of the region (all in German). There are a couple of buttons to push, ...

Amazing collection of taxidermy and fossils

I was intrigued to visit this place due to its very old collection of taxidermy (mostly birds). The first specimen was collected in 1791! Of course the art of taxidermy was nowhere near where it is to...

Natural History and Geology

Original Text

The museum with a rich history: as already noted below, was founded by a local bishop in the 18th century, has the richest collection of fossils, paleontological findings, herbaceous, library and excellent ...