Senckenberg Studies Earth's Dynamics and Biodiversity
The Senckenberg Institute focuses on researching Earth's biodiversity, systems, and evolution. The institution operates three natural history museums and extensive collections.
The Senckenberg Institute and its natural history museum are focused on analyzing the dynamics of the Earth system and researching its biodiversity for the future. The institution analyzes the planet's systems and studies life in all its forms.
The Senckenberg organization manages three public museums in Frankfurt, Dresden, and Görlitz, offering insights into nature, biodiversity, and the past. These museums also host exhibitions and events covering topics like ancient fossils and local natural resources.
Key research areas include biodiversity, systematics, evolution, and the interactions between biodiversity, humans, climate, and Earth systems. With over 45 million collection objects, Senckenberg houses one of the world's largest natural history collections.
Current events include exhibitions on subjects such as the Messel fossil site and Germany's natural resources. The research institute also regularly publishes press releases on its current findings and exhibitions.