Evolutionsmuseet: En rejse gennem 300 års evolution
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Evolutionens Museum tilbyder en unik, multisensorisk oplevelse med lys, lyde og dufte, der bringer den forhistoriske verden til live på en helt ny og moderne måde. Beliggende inden for Knuthenborg Safaripark, forbinder museet historien om de store dyrs historie i en levende og medrivende fortælling fra for 300 millioner år siden og op til nutiden. Museet støtter aktivt videnskabelig forskning og huser ægte skeletter af mange udsøgte fossiler fra perm, jura, kridt og neogen perioderne. I øjeblikket er Evolutionens Museum engageret i videnskabelig forskning, med prøver der studeres af forskere fra hele verden.
Et verdensklasse dinosaurmuseum
Evolutionsmuseet, som åbnede sommeren 2022, tilbyder en unik, multisensorisk oplevelse med lys, lyde og dufte, der bringer den forhistoriske verden til live på en moderne måde.
Aktivt støtter videnskabelig forskning, og med tilføjelser af både Lokiceratops og Camarasaurus grandis, er Evolutionsmuseet klart etableret som et af de mest indholdsrig og spektakulære dinosaurmuseer i verden.
Hurtige fakta
- Åbningsår: 2022
- Sted: Knuthenborg Safaripark, Maribo, Danmark
- Samlingen inkluderer:
- Allosaurus jimmadseni: Verdens bedst bevarede eksemplar.
- Camarasaurus grandis: Et af de tre bedst bevarede skeletter i verden - 97% ægte knogler.
- Archaeopteryx Nr. 8: Et af kun 13 kendte eksemplarer.
- Torosaurus: Det største og bedst bevarede skelet og kranium af en hornet dinosaur i verden.
- Lokiceratops: Verdens eneste eksemplar af sin art.
- Triceratops: Et af de bedste kranier i Europa.
- Største permiske samling i Europa.
- Størrelse: Dækker mere end 1.000 kvadratmeter fordelt på tre bygninger.
- Besøgstal: Cirka 120.000 besøgende årligt.
12. november 2024
Lokal samler opdager mammuttand fra istiden på Lolland-Falster
For over 10.000 år siden, siden mammuter vandrede rundt i Danmark, er det yderst sjældent at finde rester af disse istidskæmper på Lolland-Falster.
Read more22. oktober 2024
Museum kigger ind i 150 millioner år gammel dinosauruslort
Femten forstenede dinosaurafføringer fra Evolutionsmuseet er blevet røntgenfotograferet på Aarhus Universitet for at afsløre spor fra fortiden. Et særligt bemærkelsesværdigt fossil afslører, at dets ejer var en planteæder—og muligvis identificerer den ansvarlige dinosaur.
Read more25. februar 2025
Danmark får sin første Stegosaurus: En verdensklasse ikonisk dinosaur lander på Evolutionsmuseet i Knuthenborg
The discovery of an 80% complete fossil in Wyoming, USA, is a global sensation that has caught the attention of paleontologists, dinosaur enthusiasts, and the media – all eyes are now on Lolland.
July 5, 2024
Museum of Evolution Unveils 97%-Complete Dinosaur Skeleton
The famous long neck dinosaur consisting of 97% genuine bones all in one piece, which is the finest in the world, has been set up in Knuthenborg Safari Park’s Museum of Evolution in Denmark.
The long neck dinosaur species Sauropods is known all over the world for their long necks and tails, and their small heads in relation to their body size. These creatures included some of the largest animals to have ever walked the Earth.
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August 20, 2024
Over 1 Billion Views Worldwide Propel the Museum of Evolution on Lolland to Focus on International Guests
Since its international debut in June 2023, the Museum of Evolution has garnered immense attention abroad, achieving over 1 billion views across global TV networks and online platforms.
Read moreJuly 18, 2024
The World’s Most Valuable Dinosaur Species is Coming to the Museum of Evolution
While the world watched the record-breaking sale of "Apex," the most complete Stegosaurus skeleton sold at Sotheby’s for nearly 300 million DKK yesterday, the Museum of Evolution is busy excavating and restoring another equally exceptional and well-preserved stegosaur species for its exhibition.
Read moreJune 27, 2024
The Museum of Evolution Adds One of the World's Most Intact Long-Neck Skeletons to Its Collection – Cementing Its Place Among the Global Elite
The skeleton of a 13-meter-long long-neck dinosaur, Camarasaurus grandis, has arrived at the Museum of Evolution in Knuthenborg. Composed of 97% genuine bones, this specimen is among the most intact long-neck skeletons ever discovered. Following the museum's recent addition of the horned giant Lokiceratops, this new acquisition solidifies its status as one of the world’s most impressive and spectacular dinosaur museums.
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June 20, 2024
New, Giant Horned Dinosaur Discovered in the Ancient Swamps of Montana
A remarkable new species of horned, plant-eating dinosaur is being unveiled at the Natural History Museum of Utah. The dinosaur, excavated from the badlands of northern Montana just a few miles from the USA-Canada border, is among the largest and most ornate ever found, with two huge blade-like horns on the back of its frill.
The distinctive horn pattern inspired its name, Lokiceratops rangiformis, meaning “Loki’s horned face that looks like a caribou.” The new species was announced in the scientific journal PeerJ.
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June 20, 2024
International Research Team Discovers a Brand-New Dinosaur Species Named After a Norse God: Now Exhibited in Denmark
The Museum of Evolution is the first and only place in the world to showcase the skull of a newly discovered dinosaur species, Lokiceratops rangiformis. The naming and results of this extensive research are being announced today in the United States, highlighting the close collaboration between the Museum of Evolution in Denmark and some of the world's leading dinosaur research institutions, including The Field Museum, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, University of Utah, Royal Ontario Museum in Canada, and the University of Bath in England.
Read more14. maj 2024
Med ekstraordinære ravstykker tager Evolutionsmuseet os med på en rejse 98 millioner år tilbage i tiden
Rav er ikke bare et smukt og fascinerende materiale; det er også naturens egen tidskapsel, der tilbyder et glimt ind i en verden, der eksisterede for længe siden. På Evolutionsmuseet i Knuthenborg kan besøgende nu forundres over autentiske forhistoriske insekter og fjer fra kridttidens dinosaurer bevaret i fem ekstraordinære stykker rav. Denne udstilling transporterer os 98 millioner år tilbage i tiden.
Læs mereApril 25, 2024
The Museum of Evolution in Knuthenborg Scans Fossilized Dinosaur Dung: "Could Open a Whole New World of Knowledge"
Using CT scanning technology, Knuthenborg, in collaboration with researchers from Aarhus University, has scanned fossilized dinosaur dung (coprolites). The scans reveal significant findings that may include digested plant or bone fragments, potentially adding to our understanding of dinosaur biology.
Read moreMarch 26, 2024
Rare Dinosaur Footprints Exhibited at the Museum of Evolution in Knuthenborg
Exceptional dinosaur footprints in remarkable condition are now on display at the Museum of Evolution in Knuthenborg. The footprints, measuring up to 43 cm in length, were discovered in Greenland and the USA and are being exhibited in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Denmark.
Read moreJanuary 18, 2024
Conclusion: Rare Dinosaur Eggs Gave Life to Nine Dinosaurs
X-ray scanning conducted by Aarhus University reveals that 13 long-neck dinosaur eggs from the Evolution Museum in Denmark gave life to nine living dinosaurs 70 million years ago.
Read moreDecember 19, 2023
Danish museum acquires audience magnet from Germany
A very large and rare dinosaur skull, which has already been seen by more than 400,000 people at the Berlin Natural History Museum in Germany, will now be permanently displayed in Denmark.
Read moreNovember 21, 2023
Dinosaurs Attract Many International Visitors
Knuthenborg Safari Park opened its Museum of Evolution in 2023, featuring genuine dinosaur skeletons. This new attraction has drawn international guests to the safari park like never before.
Read moreOctober 17, 2023
Exciting Danish Discovery in Rare Dinosaur Eggs
Twelve fossilized eggs from a European long-neck dinosaur have been scanned to reveal secrets preserved for 70 million years.
Read moreJuly 5, 2023
The Museum of Evolution Enjoys a Fantastic Start with Significant International Attention
The Museum of Evolution at Knuthenborg Safari Park, which opened in June, has had an impressive launch and garnered substantial international attention. Nearly 100 media outlets, including major networks like CNN, CBC, and Euronews, covered the opening, reaching an audience of approximately 400 million viewers. This interest is reflected in visitor numbers, with Knuthenborg Safari Park experiencing a 28% increase in international guests compared to last year.
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June 7, 2023
World’s biggest dinosaur skull
A shipment has just arrived at Europe’s soon-to-be premier Museum of Evolution, containing the largest dinosaur skull ever discovered. This remarkable fossil belongs to a Torosaurus, a dinosaur that lived 66 million years ago. Known for its impressive three horns—two towering above its eyes and one on its snout—this Torosaurus skull is a true testament to the grandeur of prehistoric life.
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June 13, 2023
Denmark's First Dinosaur Museum Officially Opens
Today, Lolland's new landmark, the Museum of Evolution, was officially inaugurated at Knuthenborg Safari Park. After the opening ceremony, featuring speeches by museum director Christoffer Knuth and renowned American paleontologist Mark Loewen, guests had the opportunity to explore the museum’s fascinating, multi-sensory exhibition and experience some of the world’s rarest, most complete, and valuable dinosaur and prehistoric animal fossils up close.
Read moreMay 9, 2023
Denmark’s First Dinosaur Museum Showcases Rare Fossils and New Perspectives on Evolutionary History
This summer, the Museum of Evolution will open its doors to some of the world’s rarest, most complete, and most valuable fossils from dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. With a captivating, multi-sensory exhibit, Denmark's first dinosaur museum aims to make our shared evolutionary history accessible and engaging for families, enthusiasts, and everyone in between. The Museum of Evolution will officially open on June 13, but from May onward, visitors can step inside to witness the final stages of the exhibition’s creation.
Read more15. november 2022
Knuthenborg Safaripark lancerer sit største projekt nogensinde
Et nyt dansk museum forventes at åbne denne forår, hvor det vil udstille dinosaurfossiler til en værdi af flere hundrede millioner. Evolutionens Museum, som åbner denne forår, er Knuthenborg Safari Parks største projekt nogensinde. Museet vil præsentere unikke og ægte fossiler af dinosaurer og andre forhistoriske dyr, med en samlet værdi på flere hundrede millioner. Disse fossiler er aldrig før blevet udstillet i Danmark og inkluderer et eksemplar af den yderst sjældne Archaeopteryx, kendt som verdens vigtigste fossil på grund af dets bevis for Darwins evolutionsteori.
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22. juni 2022
Europas største museum for dinosaurer åbner
Europas største dinosaurudstilling vil snart åbne i det nordlige Danmark. I april, når den åbner i en hal på 1000 m2, vil eksperter og turister komme tæt på verdens bedst bevarede skelet af en dinosaur, verdens største kranium, nye og uidentificerede dinosaurarter og mere.
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May 12, 2022
Knuthenborg Safaripark og Geomuseum Faxe in partnership
Knuthenborg Safari Park has just opened an exhibition featuring the world’s most well-preserved Allosaurus, and next week, another world premiere will arrive—a previously unknown dinosaur. These can be seen at the Knuthenborg Natural History Collection, which also holds Europe’s largest collection of fossils from the Permian period.
Read moreMay 7, 2022
World Premiere at New Danish Museum Exhibition
Around 78 million years ago, a previously unknown dinosaur species, roughly the size of a rhinoceros, roamed the Earth. A research team has studied the dinosaur in detail and chosen to name the species after a god from Norse mythology. The dinosaur’s exceptionally well-preserved fossilized skull will soon be exhibited in Denmark.
Read moreMarch 30, 2022
Genuine Skeleton of the Ultimate Predator Dinosaur Arrives in Denmark
A sensational new dinosaur discovery has arrived in Denmark: the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the Jurassic era’s most fearsome predator, Allosaurus. This genuine skeleton, approximately 155 million years old, is being exhibited for the first time in what will eventually become the country’s largest permanent dinosaur exhibition with real skeletons at Knuthenborg Safari Park.
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