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Our rock collection stands firm on its own but really comes to life when our geologist Tor Sigvald guides a tour.

In an increasingly tumultuous world, the words "survival" and "preparedness" has become ever more prevalent. In our new exhibition "The survival garden", you can gain valuable knowledge about utilising your own green spaces, large or small, to grow food in uncertain times.

NBH’s very own Beate Strøm took the initiative to gather the Nordic/Baltic Coronella Research Group for the very first time at Åland in June 2026.

Scaffolding is surrounding our neigbour, Gimle Gård, but fear not the Natural History Museum and Botanical Gardens are open all summer.

Do you have photos or videos of Hvaldimir along with the date and exact location where they were taken? 

Hvaldimir is being donated to the Natural History Museum - we need your help for data collection.

We are improving and renewing the pond.

Plants named after genitalia - Malene Østreng Nygård is a co-author in a new article.

Beate Strøm Johansen has released a new article, this time about smooth snakes attempting to eat both adders and grass snakes!

There is a peculiar tent in the garden. This tent is an insect trap that collects insects for a research project. Thank you for leaving it undisturbed.

The playground has been removed due to health and safety considerations.

There is a frog cage in Svarttjønn, Baneheia - Do not remove it

Zoologist Roar Solheim has won the Champion of Owls Award 2024!

Snart presenterer vi 3D-modell av grandkvalskjelettet vårt.