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Biosphere Museum Visitor Rules

To ensure the protection of our collections and to provide a safe, pleasant experience for all visitors, we kindly ask you to observe the following rules:

  • Protecting Specimens and Displays: Do not touch the exhibited artifacts or specimens. Do not alter or tamper with the exhibition layout, labels, or informational panels.

  • Display Units: Do not touch, knock on, or lean against glass cases or display units. Do not use exhibition units for sitting or support.

  • General Conduct: Please avoid speaking loudly in a manner that may disturb other visitors. Running, pushing, or engaging in behaviors that compromise safety inside the museum is strictly prohibited.

  • Group & Child Supervision: Stay with your group during group visits. School groups must remain under the supervision of their teachers or group leaders. Children must be supervised by their parents or guardians at all times.

  • Food & Beverages: Consuming food or drinks in exhibition areas is strictly prohibited.

  • Smoking Policy: Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and similar devices, is strictly forbidden inside the museum.

  • Bags & Large Items: Large bags, backpacks, or items that could pose a risk to collection security or obstruct visitor pathways are not permitted in exhibition areas. If you arrive with such items, please contact museum staff prior to your visit and follow their instructions.

  • Restricted Areas: Please remain only in areas open to visitors and do not enter restricted or staff-only zones.

  • Directions & Safety: Follow directional ground markings, warning signage, and instructions given by museum staff to ensure a smooth visitor flow.

  • Emergency Situations: In the event of an emergency, stay calm and follow the instructions of the museum staff.

The museum management reserves the right to regulate or restrict visitor flow to ensure the safety of visitors and the protection of the collections. Visitors who do not comply with these rules will be cautioned, and if necessary, asked to leave the premises.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us preserve our collections.