The National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid allows dogs to enter

• Rocio Alvarez

Each time we find more and more objects of open use for our four-legged companions. And museums don’t want to be left behind either. The National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC) in Madrid is one of the first museums in the world to allow dogs into its facilities, without the condition that they are assistance dogs. Today at COOLthelifestyle we tell you the requirements you must follow to enter their facilities with your faithful companion.

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The National Museum of Natural Science became one of the first museums in the world to admit dogs, their loyal four-legged companions.

In order for everyone to enjoy the visit, as a dog companion, you must consider a set of pointers:

• You can visit the museum with dogs on Fridays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
• The caretaker must ensure that his pet’s behavior is correct.
• The dog must be attached to a leash no more than two meters long.
• The animal must have a valid vaccination record.

• The animal must be covered by civil liability insurance. Any harm caused by the animal will be the responsibility of its caretaker.
• The caretaker must prevent the animal from dropping its droppings in the outdoor area or inside the museum. If this happens, it must be cleaned immediately.
• Tours with your dog inside the museum may be affected by the type of exhibition and/or activity that is going on at the time.

• Potentially dangerous dogs under current legislation must wear a muzzle and their carrier must be of legal age.
• Entry into the museum’s gardens with animals is not permitted.
• The animal may not be left alone outside.
• The guard is responsible for complying with these rules at the time he enters the museum with his dog.

The National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid is one of the most important scientific research institutes in the country in the field of natural sciences and also one of the oldest scientific research institutes in the world.

With more than 70 researchers in fields ranging from paleobiology and geology to ecology and climate change, including environmental biology and biodiversity, the museum is one of the emblematic centers of the Supreme Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).).

“The challenge we face today is to transfer the knowledge generated by our researchers to the community, and for this we have highly qualified professionals dedicated to both the scientific collections that the museum houses and the exhibitions that allow us to explain scientific discoveries to the visiting public. Our greatest illusion is that our visitors have a great time learning about what our planet has looked like, how it has changed and the huge diversity it carries from the origin of life to the present day,” they explain from the museum.

The Agency for Communication and Scientific Culture plans, designs and implements educational activities offered by the museum to the public with the aim of complementing their visit by making it more dynamic and participatory. This program is also organized with the aim of bringing science closer to society at large, and to show the work of researchers and museum collections.