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Culture & heritage

Visit to Expo Biodiversity, Costitx's natural-history cabinet

by Expo Biodiversity · Costitx · 4.7 · 15 Google

A collection of insects, fossils and animals from the Iberian-Balearic region and around the world, open on the first and third Sunday of each month.

About

A cabinet of natural curiosities that continues the «Casa Fauna Íbero-Balear», a permanent exhibition opened in Costitx in 1987 by the naturalist and taxidermist Francesc Ruiz. It shows one of Spain's largest collections of insects, fossils and marine, land and flying animals of Iberian-Balearic origin, expanded with donations of species from all over the world. Since 2024 it has been run by the Expo Biodiversity association as a scientific, educational and family project. It is open on the first and third Sunday of each month from 10:00 to 14:00, with visits by arrangement Monday to Saturday by phone or email; August is closed.

  • Insects, fossils and Iberian-Balearic fauna
  • Open the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 10:00-14:00
  • Visits by arrangement Monday to Saturday

Key facts

Price
Price on requestNo price published on the official website, checked on 24/10/2026; ask the operator.
Duration
Not stated
Area
Es Pla (central plain)
Languages
Not stated
Minimum age
Not stated
Group
Not stated
Accessibility
Not stated

Opening hours and practical info

Business data from Google, retrieved 2026-10-24. May vary on holidays and in low season.

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  • Effort1/5
  • Family4/5
  • Weather-dependent1/5
  • Crowds1/5

A short indoor visit designed as an educational and family project; quiet.

Where it is

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Visit to Expo Biodiversity, Costitx's natural-history cabinet is offered in these months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Is it suitable for kids?

Yes: Visit to Expo Biodiversity, Costitx's natural-history cabinet is among the best fits for families on our score.

Can you do it if it rains?

Yes, Visit to Expo Biodiversity, Costitx's natural-history cabinet depends little on the weather (fully or partly covered).

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Sources and review

Data collected from public sources and reworded in our own words. Last reviewed: 2026-10-24.

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