Audio Guide of the Alexander Koenig Zoological Research Museum

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed on Mondays and public holidays. It is located at Adenauerallee 160, Bonn, and is easily accessible by tram (lines 62, 66) to the Museum Koenig stop or by car with nearby parking. More details on the official website.

Admission costs €6 for adults, €4 for youths and students, €3 for children aged 3-15 (free for children under 3), and there are family tickets for €15. Special exhibitions may have an additional cost; buy tickets at www.museum-koenig.de/tickets.

It is recommended to allow between 1 and 2 hours for a full visit, as the collections are extensive but well organized. If you are interested in temporary exhibitions, plan for a little extra time.

Founded in 1845 by the zoologist Alexander Koenig, the museum opened to the public in 1934 and is now a biodiversity research center with more than 17 million specimens. It stands out for its unique collections of birds, mammals, and insects, making it a world reference in zoology.

The best time is on weekday mornings (10:00 AM-12:00 PM), when it is less crowded; avoid weekends and school holidays. Spring or autumn offer ideal weather to combine your visit with walks through the nearby gardens.

Yes, the museum is fully accessible: it has elevators, ramps, adapted restrooms, and step-free entrances. For wheelchairs or special needs, contact +49 228 912-2200 or check www.museum-koenig.de/barrierefreiheit.

Nearby you will find Poppelsdorf Palace (5 minutes on foot), the Bonn Botanical Gardens, and Beethoven House (15 minutes by tram). Ideal for a full day exploring Bonn's university district.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the galleries, check the temporary exhibitions on the website, and join a guided tour (available in German/English). Photography is allowed without flash, and there is a café on site; book audio guides if you prefer at www.museum-koenig.de/fuehrungen.