Schloss Rosenstein was originally built as a summer residence for King Wilhelm I of Württemberg between 1822 and 1830.
The museum building is located within the Rosensteinpark, which is one of the largest English-style landscape gardens in southwestern Germany.
The institution houses over 11 million specimens across its combined facilities.
The dioramas at Schloss Rosenstein are known for their historical significance in the development of museum exhibit design.
The museum holds a specialized collection of biological research materials focusing on the fauna of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
The Naturkundemuseum Stuttgart at Schloss Rosenstein focuses on the evolution of life, local biodiversity, and geology. It is one of two locations of the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart, housing biological collections within a historic 19th-century neoclassical palace. The exhibits trace the history of life on Earth through detailed dioramas and specimen displays. Visitors encounter reconstructed habitats representing diverse ecosystems, from local forests to international terrains. The museum maintains significant scientific collections that support ongoing paleontological and zoological research. Large-scale animal skeletons and preserved specimens provide a comprehensive look at zoological taxonomy. The park setting surrounding the palace provides additional context for regional flora and fauna.
The grand staircase and the exterior facade of the palace against the backdrop of the park.
Visit the adjacent Museum am Löwentor if you are specifically interested in paleontology and dinosaur fossils, as that is the sister site.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Rosensteinpark to see the Wilhelma botanical and zoological garden nearby.
Check the museum's digital portal before visiting for temporary exhibitions or special research presentations.
Confusing this location with the Museum am Löwentor, which holds the extensive dinosaur fossil collections and is a separate building.
Closed on Mondays.
