Uppsala universitet Evolutionsmuseet
About This Museum
Tucked away in the historic university city of Uppsala, the Evolution Museum feels like a secret cabinet of curiosities brought to life. It’s not just a museum; it's the public face of Uppsala University's vast scientific collections, where you can literally walk through the very specimens that shaped our understanding of the natural world. The atmosphere is one of quiet, scholarly wonder, filled with everything from towering whale skeletons to delicate hummingbirds. You get this incredible sense of being backstage at a major research institution, surrounded by objects that are both beautiful and profoundly important to science.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the monumental blue whale skeleton suspended in the main hall—it takes your breath away. Beyond that, you'll find an astonishing array of birds from Linnaeus's own personal collection and a truly impressive display of animal skeletons that lets you compare the anatomy of a mouse to an elephant.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully compact, so you can have a truly fulfilling visit without it taking over your whole day. Perfect for a spontaneous afternoon dive into natural history when you're exploring Uppsala.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a stately, traditional university building with high ceilings and classic details that provide a perfectly dignified home for these scientific treasures.
Contact & Location
Address: Evolutionsmuseet Zoologi, 9, Villavägen, Triangeln, Kåbo, Uppsala, Uppsala kommun, Uppsala län, 752 36, Sverige
Phone: +46 18 471 27 39
Website: Visit Website
