The Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is
also named as the National Museum of Natural History. It is situated
in Madrid, by the Paseo de la Castellana. The museum is
under the adminstration of the Spanish National Research Council. Its
foundation was laid in 1772 by Charles III of Spain as the Gabinete
Real de Historia Natural. Its name was changed several times, and is
originally hosting the collections of a Spanish merchant, Pedro F. Dávila.
In 1867, some facilities were separated to form other museums (Archeology,
Botanic Garden, Zoologic Garden). In 1987, the museum was founded for the
second time, and the donations of two small museums were spent here. Some of
the major components of this museum are; Megatherium
from Argentina in 1789, Diplodocus by Andrew Carnegie, and others. The
museum is sharing a vast building with the Industrial Engineering
School of the Technical University of Madrid. It has been divided into
several research departments for better view. It has, since the day of its
origin, has evolved as an excellent museum through several incarnations. This
is one of those few places in the world where you can find original dinosaur bones, meteorites, historical paintings and a
garden dedicated to students. The museum also has a wide range of interactive
games to attract the children.
Practical information
The museum is
situated in the centre of Madrid and can be approached from the Nuevos
Ministerios metro station. It remains open daily except national holidays.
There is an entrance fee of 3-5 Euros.
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