Naturalis Biodiversity Center
#98🦖 Natural HistoryLeiden, Netherlands

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Trix the T. rex and 42 million specimens

About the museum

Reopened in 2019 after a Neutelings Riedijk redesign, Naturalis is one of the largest natural history museums in Europe and home to Trix, one of the world's most complete T. rex skeletons.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆Trix the T. rex
  • ◆Earth gallery
  • ◆Death gallery
  • ◆Rocks and minerals
  • ◆Live bee colony

Recognition

🏆 European Museum of the Year 2021

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