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The Secret Life of the Naturmusée: 30 years in the Grund

Name: The Secret Life of the Naturmusée: 30 years in the Grund
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2027-03-14
Location: Luxembourg

The Luxembourg National Museum of Natural History is hosting a special exhibition to mark its 30th anniversary in the Grund district. This showcase provides a unique look into the institution's internal operations, highlighting scientific research and the vast collections that are typically hidden from public view.

Date: Oct 9, 2026 - Mar 14, 2027
Location: Luxembourg
Status: Upcoming

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The Secret Life of the Naturmusée: 30 years in the Grund

Event summary

Highlights

Behind-the-scenes access to scientific research and museum collections
Celebration of the museum's 30th year in the Grund district
Showcase of modern technologies like DNA analysis and 3D fossil reconstruction

Titled "The Secret Life of the Naturmusée: 30 years in the Grund," the exhibition explores the evolution of the museum since it moved into a restored former women’s prison in 1996. Visitors can discover how the museum manages nearly three million specimens and utilizes modern technologies like DNA sequencing and 3D reconstruction to advance scientific knowledge.

The exhibition emphasizes that the museum serves as a vital hub for international research into biodiversity, geodiversity, and environmental change. Interactive and descriptive displays address how century-old specimens contribute to modern breakthroughs and how genetics are currently applied to help protect rare local plant species within Luxembourg.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Luxembourg National Museum of Natural History; chronicle.lu
Area for browsing nearby events: Luxembourg

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