The museum building is a listed monument originally constructed in 1912 as the city's main post office.
The collection contains a massive skeleton of a fin whale, which serves as one of the museum's centerpieces.
It houses a 'Boswachter' (Forest Ranger) exhibition that uses sensory elements to recreate the sounds and smells of local Brabant forests.
The museum functions as a knowledge center for local biodiversity, cataloging specific species found in the surrounding heathlands and polders.
Natuurmuseum Brabant is a regional natural history museum focusing on the flora and fauna of the North Brabant province. Located in a historic former post office building, the museum features extensive taxidermy collections and interactive exhibits designed for children and families. The permanent collection includes the 'OO-zone' discovery room, where visitors can engage with specimens through tactile exploration. The museum regularly hosts rotating temporary exhibitions related to climate, biology, and environmental science. Its research department maintains a significant collection of regional botanical and zoological records.
Beside the giant fin whale skeleton display in the main hall.
Visit the 'OO-zone' early in your trip, as it is highly popular with children and can get crowded.
Check the museum's online calendar for seasonal workshops, which often require advance registration.
The museum is highly accessible for strollers and wheelchair users, with elevators providing access to all floors.
Do not overlook the small 'stille hoek' (quiet corner) exhibits if you are looking to avoid the noise of the primary interactive zones.
Closed on Mondays.
