Naturum Öresund

About the museum

Naturum Öresund opened on 25 April 2020 as Sweden's 32nd naturum and is located in the Marinpedagogiskt center (Marine Education Centre) at Ribersborg beach by pier 7, between Öresunds funkis (the Öresund functionalist building) and Temalekplats Öresund (Öresund Theme Playground). The City of Malmö is the principal, and the activities are run by the association Marint Kunskapscenter i Malmö (Marine Knowledge Centre in Malmö). The centre's task is to increase knowledge and awareness of the sea and to make the animal life of the Öresund accessible to everyone.

In the exhibition Öresund under ytan (Öresund Beneath the Surface) visitors learn about life in the sound and why the sea needs to be looked after. Three aquariums show the shoreline, the kelp forest and the eelgrass meadow, and with the help of microscopes, VR goggles and a world map with water samples, visitors can explore the sea themselves. The naturum also offers guided programmes, self-guided programmes, study visits, holiday activities and events.

Highlights

• The exhibition Öresund under ytan with three aquariums: the shoreline, the kelp forest and the eelgrass meadow
• Microscopes for studying plankton and VR goggles for an experience beneath the surface
• Taste of water from the world's oceans, which visitors place on a world map by salinity
• Workshop, reading corner and board games
• Free admission, with beach and playground right next door

Permanent exhibition

• Öresund under ytan – Interactive exhibition on life in the Öresund with three aquariums, microscopes, VR goggles, a world map with water samples and a creative workshop.

Founded

2020

Operated by

Marint Kunskapscenter i Malmö (ekonomisk förening) på uppdrag av Malmö stad

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the exhibition and free participation in activities, unless otherwise stated. Some activities require advance booking.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The naturum has no stairs or changes of level at all, and it is easy to get around by wheelchair. There is an accessible toilet with a changing table and about ten accessible parking spaces at the entrance. A path leads from the naturum down to the sea, and float chairs are available for water activities. Staff are happy to help with special needs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities

Interactive exhibition with microscopes, VR and aquariums. The naturum arranges holiday activities and activities for families. Next to it are Temalekplats Öresund and Funkisbadet.

Getting there & parking

Cycling and walking via Ribersborgsstigen; a bicycle rental station is at the naturum. By car: at the roundabout Geijersgatan/Limhamnsvägen towards Lagunen, after about 300 metres follow the sign to naturum Öresund to the right, onto Ribersborgsstigen.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The naturum has a shop with books about the Öresund's animals and nature, and gifts and souvenirs with a sustainability profile. In the summer months a nearby kiosk at Funkisbadet sells ice cream, sausages, sandwiches and coffee. Food and drink are not allowed in the exhibition. There are two barbecue areas with six grills by the naturum; bring your own charcoal.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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