The National Museum of Natural Sciences of Spain
Established in 1772 by Carlos III such as Royal Cabinet of Natural History. Part of the collection that this museum has is thanks to the donations from Pedro F. Dávila, a cult merchant of Guayaquil. In 1815 he was named Royal Museum of Natural Sciences. In 1887 he settled in the Palace of Industry and Fine Arts.
Since 1913 it holds the current name. Inside, the museum focuses on the research, description and conservation of biological and geological diversity from around the world, for which it has five specialized departments.
Its main function is the dissemination of natural sciences and in the development of didactic aspects through publications and exhibitions. The meeting point for research studies is Madrid.
When visiting it you will be able to know some historical specimens such as the megaterium, the diplodocus, dioramas of birds and mammals, natural history museum, room dedicated to the Mediterranean Sea and a room where the museum's most emblematic historical pieces are gathered.
