In this section of the museum’s permanent exhibitions we tell you the story of the history of Earth and the evolutionary history of life on Earth beginning 3.8 billion years ago and stretching until the present day. Welcome to this evolutionary journey and meet fossils, insects, butterflies, blackfish and dinosaur skeletons.

In the Whale Hall you will see not only the world’s only mounted blue whale, but also other aquatic animals such as the polar bear, walrus, basking shark and the sea cow. On the upper floor you will learn about the sea and marine environment.

The museum’s Birds Galleries have birds from all over the world. There is a lot to discover here - everything from the world’s largest bird, the ostrich, down to the smallest one, the humming bird.

Enjoy a coffee in the museum café with views of the Slottsskogen park area.

Welcome to the Gothenburg Museum of Natural History! We are located in a unique setting in Gothenburg’s largest park area, Slottsskogen.