Experience the natural sciences firsthand! Excursions, themed walks, exhibitions and more for families and adults impart knowledge in an informative and entertaining way.

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National Natural History Collections Day

Natural History Collections are crucial to study the diversity of life on our planet and to recognize changes in natural ecosystems. Yet, their value and the reasons why they should be curated and developed are not always well understood. For this reason, the Swiss Systematics Society has initiated the National Natural History Collections Day on 17 November 2018.

Nationaler Tag der naturhistorischen Sammlungen

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Twenty-two institutions all over the country will open their doors to the public and show some of the 60 million specimens stored in Swiss collections.

Find a collection close to you on the Map!

A leaflet about the importance of natural history collections is available from all participating organizations.

Check our Website for updates on this project.

Intended for

Age:
  • 0-6
  • 6-10
  • 10-14
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+
  • Family
  • Group
  • Wheelchair

Activity

Content: medium

Interactivity: active/passive

Inside/outside: inside

Categories

Languages: German, Italian, French
Weather dependent? No
Does it cost anything? Yes