JURASSICA is a public institution dedicated to the natural sciences that comprises a museum, a botanical garden and a research and conservation centre for its collections, plus a number of satellite sites for hands-on discovery in the field.
The institution's work focuses mainly on preserving, conserving and showcasing the natural heritage of the Jura region, particularly its botany and palaeontology, along with geoscience education and academic research.
The running of JURASSICA is overseen by the not-for-profit Jules Thurmann Foundation.
Missions
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To conserve and acquire tangible and intangible collections with the main purpose of investigating and understanding the natural heritage of the Jura.
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To play an outreach role, making this knowledge available to the broadest possible public.
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To take part in the scientific study of this natural heritage and place it at the heart of academic training.
Vision
- To establish JURASSICA as the leading institution for the natural sciences in the broader Jura region, particularly in the fields of palaeontology and botany.
- To adopt a wide range of approaches for making the institution and its collections accessible to all
- To become a key cultural and tourist attraction for the canton of Jura and beyond.
- To provide a unique and multi-faceted educational experience that fosters a bold and open scientific culture.
- To develop our technical and scientific expertise, sharing it with other research and educational institutions.
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