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Natuurmuseum Brabant Tilburg

Natuurmuseum Brabant Tilburg

Natuurmuseum Brabant is an interactive natural history museum designed for families and young learners. Through playful exhibits on dinosaurs, the Ice Age, biodiversity, and evolution, it invites hands-on exploration and scientific discovery. With over 300,000 specimens, including fossils and botanical samples, the museum blends education, curiosity, and adventure to deepen our understanding of the natural world.

Opening hours

  • Closed on Mondays (except during school holidays)
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

How to get there

Spoorlaan 434, 5038 CH Tilburg, Netherlands

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€12

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Natuurmuseum Brabant – Nature and science for curious minds

Natuurmuseum Brabant is a fun and family-friendly museum in Tilburg. It helps visitors of all ages learn about nature, animals, and science through play and discovery.

What to See

  • Life-sized animal displays and dioramas
  • “IJS & ZO” – a cool exhibit about the Ice Age
  • “Dino’s”: fossils, skeletons, and models
  • “Kikker” zone for young children based on the Dutch book character
  • Interactive labs, microscopes, and games

Why Visit

  • Learn how animals live, eat, and survive
  • Play and learn at the same time
  • Great for kids, schools, and families
  • Located close to Tilburg Station

The Museum

Natuurmuseum Brabant opened in 1935. It has grown into one of the top nature museums in the Netherlands. The focus is on learning through fun, with changing exhibitions and hands-on activities for all ages.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Spoorlaan 434, Tilburg
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00
  • Tickets: €13.00 (adults), €10.00 (ages 4–17), free under 4
  • Free with Museumkaart
  • Facilities: Café, shop, indoor play zones, and school programs

Natuurmuseum Brabant is perfect for visitors who enjoy learning about nature, animals, and science in a fun way.

Some Highlights of Natuurmuseum Brabant Tilburg

IJstijd! | The Ice Age Experience

Step into a world where mammoths roamed and temperatures plunged. "IJstijd!" immerses you in the dramatic climate and colossal creatures of the last Ice Age. Meet life-size reconstructions of extinct animals and discover how ancient humans survived the cold. Touch real fossils and feel the chill of a glacial past.

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Exterior view of Natuurmuseum Brabant in Tilburg, featuring its historic red-brick architecture and large windows, near the central station.

DinoDome | The Age of Dinosaurs

From fossil digs to roaring animatronic dinosaurs, DinoDome is a thrilling dive into prehistoric times. Designed for kids but loved by all, this interactive dome lets you uncover ancient secrets buried deep in the Earth.

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Gi-ga-groen | Go Green!

Celebrate the power of plants in this vibrant, interactive exhibition. Learn how trees "breathe," discover the secret life of moss, and explore how greenery supports the planet. A tribute to biodiversity and our relationship with nature.

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