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Naturalis Biodiversity Center

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9 story sections26 min 45 s in all

natural history museum and research center in the Leiden, The Netherlands

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Naturalis Biodiversity Center3:08

    Welcome, curious minds and fellow scholars, to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, situated right here in the historic and intellectually vibrant city of Leiden in the Netherlands. As we stand before this monumental institution,…

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  2. 2The Entrance and Architectural Grandeur3:02

    As we approach the main entrance, I urge you to pause and direct your attention to the extraordinary architectural design of the new Naturalis building. Opened to the public in September of two thousand and nineteen, this…

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  3. 3The Live Science Gallery2:59

    Having passed through the main entrance, we now find ourselves in one of the most conceptually innovative spaces within the entire Naturalis Biodiversity Center: the Live Science gallery. This area represents a radical departure…

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  4. 4The Werkstraat and the Art of Preparation2:59

    Moving deeper into the active core of Naturalis, we transition into what is affectionately known as the Werkstraat, or the Work Street. This continuous, open-plan corridor functions as the central nervous system of the…

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  5. 5The Dinosaur Gallery Introduction2:58

    We now ascend into a realm that consistently captures the human imagination more powerfully than almost any other scientific discipline: the Dinosaur Gallery. As you step into this expansive, dimly lit hall, the atmosphere shifts…

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  6. 6Trix the Tyrannosaurus Rex2:56

    We have arrived at the absolute centerpiece of the dinosaur gallery, and indeed, one of the most significant paleontological specimens in Europe: the magnificent skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex affectionately known as Trix.…

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  7. 7The Caribbean Expedition Pavilion2:58

    Leaving the deep past behind, we transition into a space dedicated to the urgent, contemporary study of living ecosystems. We are now in an area highlighting the museum's active field research, specifically focusing on…

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  8. 8The Amazon Research Zone3:04

    Our final focused exploration takes us deep into the heart of the world's most vital terrestrial ecosystem: the Amazon rainforest. This section is dedicated to the profound, large-scale botanical research conducted by scientists…

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  9. 9Closing2:41

    As we conclude our comprehensive journey through the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, let us pause near the exit to reflect upon the profound narratives we have encountered today. We have traversed an extraordinary intellectual…

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What is Naturalis Biodiversity Center?

Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a place in 레이던 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location레이던
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Total length26 min 45 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates52.1647, 4.4733
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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