Fossils buried under the Museum

Chris Mays (NHM Wien)

Wednesday, 22. October 2025, 17:00 Uhr – 18:00 Uhr |
Booking no longer possible.

The museum fossil exhibits on display represent only a tiny fraction of the over 5 million fossils at NHM. On this ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour, Dr. Chris Mays (Senior Curator of Palaeontology at NHM), will show you where and how Austria’s rich fossil heritage is preserved for future generations.

 

This event will be in English.

 

NHM Behind the Scenes
Scientists, taxidermists and conservators take you behind the scenes into the depots, workshops, and research laboratories of the NHM Vienna.

 

A valid admission ticket is required in addition to a tour or show ticket.
Meeting point: Entrance Hall

  
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