Biological Museum

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Biological Museum

Stuffed animal museum

Hazeliusporten
Box 27807
Stockholm 11521
+46 (0)8 442 8215
http://www.biologiskamuseet.com

The small, brown building that houses the Biological Museum is next to the entrance to Skansen. Completed in 1893, its old Nordic style is interesting, especially when you see the curious double spiral staircase inside. There are several displays of stuffed animals that are well-made reconstructions of their natural habitats. The sheer number of stuffed animals testify the expertise of the taxidermists. It is evident in one special creation, the surreal rabbit-hawk. By placing beautiful outspread wings on a rabbit, one taxidermist had succeeded in creating a strange creature popular from Swedish farmer folklore. To reach the museum, take buses 44 or 47 to Djurgården from T-Centralen, or the ferry from Slussen.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Biological Museum photo by James Perkins

Biological Museum Photo: James Perkins

Biological Museum photo by Rebecca Horvath

Biological Museum Photo: Rebecca Horvath

Biological Museum photo by aptronym@flickr

Biological Museum Photo: aptronym@flickr

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Biological Museum Photo: Gordon Munro

Biological Museum photo by Vlaďka Strnadová(CZ)

Biological Museum Photo: Vlaďka Strnadová(CZ)

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