The Senckenbergische Naturforschende Gesellschaft in Frankfurt am Main was named for Dr. Johann Ch. Senckenberg. This physician and patron of the arts wanted to establish a place of scientific education.
Upon a call by J. W. Goethe in 1817 the SNG was founded by committed citizens of Frankfurt under the guidance of Philipp Jakob Cretzschmar. The SNG funds the natural history museum built in 1907 and the research institute dealing with the scientific disciplines of zoology, botanics, geology, paleontology, anthropology and laboratories.
It is the purpose of the museum to describe, understand and preserve the variety of life (biodiversity). The museum focuses its research activities on systematics, ecology, biogeography and environmental protection. With more than 6000 sqm exhibition space it is among the largest in Europe.
Subjects: evolutionary history of the earth and of life, fossils from the word-famous Messel pit, dinosaurs - giants from prehistoric times, fossils of fish and reptiles, history of human evolution
Suitable for all ages between 6−99
It will take around 1 ¼ hour to get there from Heidelberg (ca. 100 km)
The tour is suitable for wheelchair users.
Entrance fees: Children (6-15 years) 2.50 €, adults 5 €, handicapped persons (50%) & adults older than 66 years 4 €
