The museum originated from the private collection of Francesc Darder, a veterinarian from Barcelona who donated his findings to the city in 1916. Located in a historic building at placeta dels Estudis, the museum has transitioned from a traditional 'cabinet of curiosities' to a modern facility focused on the Banyoles Lake ecosystem.
Key exhibits include taxidermied lions and anthropological pieces, such as Peruvian mummies. The museum's narrative was significantly updated in 2007, creating the Espai d'Interpretació de l'Estany to explain the unique hydrogeological phenomena of the local basin.
“"Taxidermy is a complex technique, not easy at all."
The anniversary also serves to reflect on the museum's ethical evolution, specifically regarding the Bushman of Banyoles, who was removed from display in 1997 and repatriated to Botswana in 2000, a case that gained international attention.
