Den förhistoriska världen
Non-profit fossil museum in Umeå with dinosaurs and fossils from around the world and guided tours – open at weekends and in summer.
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About the museum
Den förhistoriska världen (The Prehistoric World) is a non-profit museum in the Västerslätt district of Umeå. The museum describes itself as a museum about faith and knowledge concerning our origins, with exhibitions on the universe, the Earth, life and humankind. According to Wikipedia, it has a creationist profile and is run by a Christian non-profit association.
Particular space is given to dinosaurs and other fossils. The museum says it has Sweden's second-largest fossil exhibition, counted by the number of genuine fossils, with finds from, among other places, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Morocco, the USA, Canada, Brazil, China, Svalbard and Antarctica. The museum shop sells fossils, minerals and crystals.
The museum receives individual visitors and groups such as school classes and preschools, who can be given guided tours. It is also possible to hire the premises for drug-free parties.
Highlights
- Sweden's second-largest fossil exhibition, according to the museum
- Genuine dinosaur fossils and fossils from all continents
- Guided tours where visitors get to hold real fossils
- Virtual 3D tour of the museum on the website
- Shop with fossils, minerals and crystals
Permanent exhibition
- Fossilutställningen – Genuine fossils from, among other places, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Morocco, the USA, Canada, Brazil, China, Svalbard and Antarctica, with a particular focus on dinosaurs.
- Operated by
- Ideell förening
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 40 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | SEK 10Children aged 4–12 |
| Students & apprentices | SEK 25Students |
| Groups (10+ people) | SEK 35 per personGroup discount: the regular price is reduced by SEK 5 per person from 10 people. |
| Standard guided tour for a group (about 45 minutes, admission included) | SEK 400From SEK 400 per group; at most 20 adults or 30 children under 13 |
Cash is preferred; credit cards are not accepted for admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Guided tours for preschool groups and school classes where everyone gets to hold genuine fossils; drug-free parties can be arranged at the museum.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Västerslätts centrum · 300 m
Bus 7 stops at Västerslätts centrum, about 300 metres from the museum. Bus 1 stops at Dragonskolan/minigolfbanan, about 500 metres away.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Genuine fossils, minerals and crystals are sold in the museum shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The museum can be hired for drug-free parties; parts of the exhibition are then rearranged.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The standard guided tour takes about 45 minutes, after which the group can view the exhibitions on its own for about 30 minutes. Guided tours are given in Swedish or English and are preferably booked outside regular opening hours via the contact form. The museum can also visit schools and preschools with fossils. |
