Dornod Natural History Museum

Mongolia


Both our author and the inexpertly stuffed wildlife were wearing bemused expressions in this mildly interesting museum, which features exhibits on local geology and flora along with a menagerie of embalmed animals. Entry is free if you’ve already paid for the Dornod Aimag Museum.


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