Museum of Natural Sciences - Free Audio Guide
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Museu de Ciències Naturals, Carrer del General Elío, Exposició, el Pla del Real, València, Comarca de València, València / Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, 46010, España
The Museu de Ciències Naturals in Valencia, inaugurated in 1999, is a prominent natural history museum located in the Jardins del Real. It houses an exceptional collection, including fossils from the Pleistocene and the iconic Megatherium skeleton. The museum has its origins in the former Municipal Museum of Paleontology, founded in 1889, showcasing the historical significance of Valencia's contributions to paleontology. Visitors can explore various themed rooms dedicated to biodiversity, the origin of life, and local ecosystems. The museum is open from 10:00 to 19:00 from March 15 to October 15, and from 10:00 to 18:00 from October 16 to March 14, with free admission on Sundays and holidays. The museum is accessible via various bus routes.