Contact
Gerberau 32
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
+49 761 201-2566
mnm@freiburg.de
Museum Natur und Mensch
Contact
Gerberau 32
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
+49 761 201-2566
mnm@freiburg.de
Diversity and Uniqueness in Natural and Cultural Habitats
A double offer! The Museum Natur und Mensch combines the disciplines of natural history and non-European ethnology under one roof. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to the history of the earth, the origin and development of life, geological features and the region's habitats. The museum offers a multifaceted experience for visitors of all ages, with exhibits ranging from the cosmic (a meteorite from outer space) to the palaeontological (a fossilised fish lizard), from the mineralogical (sparkling gemstones) to the zoological (the shy wolf). There are also many interactive stations, such as the bird song clock, the petting zoo, the crawling tunnel and the magic drums, which encourage visitors to engage with the exhibits in a hands-on way. In addition, the museum regularly hosts special ethnological, natural history and interdisciplinary exhibitions that address current issues in these fields.
Note for families
Due to space limitations, you cannot take bicycle trailers and prams into the exhibition rooms. There is not much space on the ground floor for prams either. Bicycle trailers have to be left outside the building. Baby carriers without frames are fine in the exhibition halls. Thank you for your understanding!
Calendar
Insects – dazzlingly beautiful and critically important
Museum Natur und Mensch
4 June 2025 – 11 January 2026
Our planet is still a planet of insects. They keep the cycle of life going, pollinate, feed and recycle. Nothing works without them! Nevertheless, insects only have a few fans. Many don't care about them, others find them disgusting and most are simply annoyed by them. They are being destroyed en masse. But if insect extinction continues, humanity will also lose important livelihoods. So let's get rid of the prejudices and get down to the facts! Insects are true jewels of evolution with amazing super abilities. Large-format macro photographs by Janosch Waldkircher, hundreds of specimens and many hands-on stations invite you to explore. Fascinating details are revealed under the microscope, such as the compound eyes of a bee. You can try out how you see with them using special glasses. For families, there are a stamp rally, puzzle cubes and other exciting educational games. Or how about a selfie as a beetle, dragonfly or praying mantis?
Museen Freiburg App
Museen Freiburg App
The Museen Freiburg App is your digital guide to Freiburg's museum landscape.
From art, to cultural and urban history, remembrance culture, natural history and archaeology - there's something for everyone!
Audio tours, images, videos, digital reconstructions, games and a map tool invite you to discover the Augustinermuseum, the Dokumentationzentrum Nationalsozialismus, the Museum Natur und Mensch and the Archäologisches Museum Colombischlössle.
Highlights
AM: If you don't want to follow a fixed route but simply want to wander around an be inspired, you can visit the Augustinermuseum to see highlights in the vicinity.
DZNS: The Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus offers further content on the memorial room, such as biographies and information on the context of persecution.
ARCO: At the Archäologisches Museum Colombischlössle, the ‘Celtic Trail’ guides children and adults through the museum and to original sites in the region - it is sponsored by the state initiative ‘Keltenland Baden-Württemberg’ of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts in cooperation with the State Office for the Preservation of Monuments in the Stuttgart Regional Council.
Accessibility
Special offers for Kids
AM: Young museum fans between the ages of 8 and 12 discover the highlights of the Augustinermuseum with August and Tina. They can put their knowledge and skills to the test in a playful way.
ARCO: At the Archäologisches Museum Colombischlössle, Briana and Enno take you back to the Iron Age. Exciting adventures, tricky tasks and puzzles await here. A fast-paced chase through the Black Forest provides thrills and the users themselves decide whether the story has a happy ending...
MNM: The audio tour in the Museum Natur und Mensch is also great fun for children in easy-to-understand language!
Usage instructions
The app can be downloaded onto your own smartphone or used on site on free loan devices in the museum.
Headphones: If you are visiting the museum with your own device, please take headphones with you.
To use the app, you need an internet connection or you can download the content in advance.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the Augustinermuseum and the Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus.
Please activate Bluetooth in the Augustinermuseum to be able to use all content and functions.
The Museum Natur und Mensch's Special Library
The Museum Natur und Mensch's Special Library
The Library of the Museum Natur und Mensch is a public library specialising in natural history and non-European ethnology. Visitors need an appointment to consult the collections. It is a reference library only and has no lending facility. The holdings of the Ethnological Collection (shelf mark: Frei 134z) and the Natural History Collection (shelf mark: Frei 115) can be searched via the Südwestdeutscher Bibliotheksverbund.
Opening hours
Address and contact information
Museum Natur und Mensch
Adelhauser Straße 33a
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
Contact
Claudia Gehrmann
+49 761 201 2561
mnm@freiburg.de