The Natural History Museum was founded over 270 years ago, the origins date back to the imperial collections of the 18th century. It now houses more than 30 million objects. The museum preserves, expands, researches and presents its extensive collections covering biology, earth sciences, anthropology and archaeology in a building designed as a total work of art. It conveys the diversity of nature, the evolution of Planet Earth and life, and the related cultural development of humankind. Furthermore, it serves as an inspirational meeting place for dialogue and exchange of ideas between the scientific community and the general public.
The Natural History Museum aims to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in Austria, Europe and the world. The museum strives to achieve this goal through the excellent disciplinary, interdisciplinary and participatory research, by opening up the collections to a wider audience using digital technology, by employing innovative, inclusive and inspiring approaches to teaching science, and by becoming a fully carbon-neutral museum by 2030.

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