The Natural Science Museum

General Elio 1, (Jardines de Viveros) 46010 - València

TOURISTIC AREA: Historical center

Discover one of Europe’s finest paleontological collections in an interactive museum.

Why visit it

It houses one of the most outstanding fossil collections in Europe, with unique pieces from the South American Pleistocene.
It offers interactive experiences with augmented reality, touchscreens and immersive audiovisual content.
It lets you discover the evolution of life through complete skeletons and over five thousand fossil remains.
It is located in the heart of València, in the Jardines del Real, in a renovated museum with the most advanced technology.

What to see at El Paleontològic

El Paleontològic – Museum of Natural Collections turns every visit into a true scientific adventure. Its rooms display more than 5,000 fossils, including twenty spectacular skeletons of prehistoric mammals, with the imposing megatherium as the main highlight. This collection, unique in Europe, originated in the 19th century thanks to the donation of Valencian engineer Rodrigo Botet and has continued to grow with important additions over the years.

The museum embraces innovation and participation: an augmented reality app guides visitors through different themed itineraries with two characters; 3D projections take you on a journey to prehistoric landscapes; and touchscreens, models and dioramas bring science closer in a dynamic and entertaining way.

With this approach, El Paleontològic stands out as a pioneering reference in scientific outreach and a must-visit place to discover the fascinating history of life on Earth, all within the green and privileged setting of the Jardines del Real.

Details

Business schedule
Closing days: Monday
Schedule info
- Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 10am to 7pm.
- Mondays: CLOSED.
- Closed: 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Price
Entry: €2, €1 (groups, students with a student ID card, OAPs, children under 13) and free on Sundays and public holidays from 3:00 PM
VTC discount Free
Interest information
Scan the QR code located at the reception desk to download the audioguide, and don’t forget your headphones.

The audioguide is available in Spanish, Valencian, and English, as is all the information in the museum.
Century XX
Adapted to reduced mobility
Duration: 2h