Jura-Museum Eichstätt
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Bavaria's second-largest natural history museum in historic Willibaldsburg, featuring world-famous Solnhofen Plattenkalke fossils like Archaeopteryx and Juravenator, plus a diverse coral reef aquarium.

📜 Bavaria's second-largest natural history museum, housed in the historic Willibaldsburg.
🦖 Features world-famous fossils from Solnhofen Plattenkalke, including Archaeopteryx and Juravenator.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore Bavaria's second-largest natural history museum in a historic castle.
🦕 See world-famous Jurassic fossils like Archaeopteryx and Juravenator.
🐠 Discover Bavaria's most diverse coral reef in the aquarium hall.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy engaging exhibits, models, videos, and interactive elements.

Why Avoid

🐾 Dogs not permitted inside museum or Bastionsgarten.
♿ Footpath to the castle is not barrier-free.
🗓️ Can be crowded, especially in July and on Tuesdays/Wednesdays.

Cost

💰 Adults 5 €, reduced 4 €, free for under 18s. Ticket includes other museums.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday – Sunday; 10 AM – 4 PM (Oct-Mar), 9 AM – 6 PM (Apr-Sep). Closed Mondays, some holidays.

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Limited courtyard parking, 2 disabled spaces.
🅿️ Berufsschule parking (weekends/holidays, 10-15 min walk).
💰 Paid Freiwasser parking (20-25 min walk).