| – The museum was founded in 1881 and is one of the oldest museums in Germany. |
| – The museum houses a diverse collection of over one million specimens, including vertebrates, invertebrates, and fossils. |
| – The museum’s collection is used for research and teaching by the university’s faculty and students. |
| – The museum also offers public exhibitions and educational programs for visitors of all ages. |
| – The museum’s research focuses on marine biology, ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. |
| – The museum is part of the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel’s Department of Zoology and Evolutionary Biology. |
| – The museum is open to the public for visits and tours, and admission is usually free. |
