The Museum Mensch und Natur is the central exhibition forum of the Bavarian Natural History Collections. "Experience Natural History" is its leitmotif. The museum gives modern, lively exhibitions suitable for visitors of all ages and education levels. A crucial role in this infotainment is played by the numerous interactive exhibits, for which the museum is famous. Furthermore, many reproductions, models and audio-visual programmes are presented beside beautiful authentic natural objects.

The exhibitions cover a wide range of topics starting with the history of earth and life, moving on to the diversity of organisms and finally covering current and social themes such as genetic research, neurobiology, nutrition physiology, nature conservation, consumer protection etc.