Museo de Paleobotánica Roberto Wagner
Museum of fossil plants housed in the Molino de la Alegría, within the Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba.
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About the museum
The Museo de Paleobotánica opened in July 2002 and was the first museum in Spain devoted exclusively to fossil plants. It is housed in the Molino de la Alegría, a former mill on the Guadalquivir that was restored within the grounds of the Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba.
Its collection originates from the donation made by Dr Roberto Wagner in 1983, which formed the basis for the garden's Paleobotany Unit. It brings together plant fossils from all geological ages and explains the evolution of plants over time; according to the sources consulted, the garden's holdings exceed 15,000 pieces, of which only a part is on display.
The visit can be complemented by the Museo de Etnobotánica and by the garden's living collections, which are managed by the Instituto Municipal de Gestión Medioambiental (IMGEMA) of the Córdoba city council.
Highlights
- First museum in Spain devoted to fossil plants
- Collection donated by Roberto Wagner
- Housed in the historic Molino de la Alegría
- Plant fossils from all geological ages
- Shared admission with the Real Jardín Botánico
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de plantas fósiles – Plant fossils from all geological ages, from the collection donated by Roberto Wagner.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Instituto Municipal de Gestión Medioambiental (IMGEMA), Ayuntamiento de Córdoba
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Children (from 5 years), students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €1.50Reduced rate for children from 5 years. |
| Seniors | €1.50Pensioners. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50 |
| Groups (20+ people) | €2 per personBooked groups of at least 20 people; guided tours are requested at educacion@jardinbotanicodecordoba.com. |
| Carné Joven | €2 |
| Carné de visitante habitual (annual) | €10 |
Admission to the Real Jardín Botánico includes access to the Etnobotánica and Paleobotánica museums. Guided tours for groups: €20 (general) or €30 (specialised).
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The garden organises workshops and environmental education activities for school groups and families.
Getting there & parking
Located within the grounds of the Real Jardín Botánico, with entrance from Avenida de Linneo, s/n.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The garden rents rooms and equipment for events.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The garden offers guided tours and environmental education activities; groups book by email at educacion@jardinbotanicodecordoba.com. |
