Paris Natural History Museum

Paris Natural History Museum

Created in 1635 as the Paris Royal Botanical Garden, the famous Paris Natural History Museum is located in Jardin des Plantes (Plant Gardens).

Its main attractions are the Hall of Evolution, the gallery of comparative anatomy (dinosaurs, giant birds and insects) and the gallery of mineralogy (600 000 minerals, giant cristals and royal precious stones).

Visit the Dinosaur Museum with children

Paris Natural History Museum and its dinosaur collections can fascinate both adults and children.

The Plant Gardens feature beautiful flowers, a zoo and splendid 19th century tropical glasshouses.

Paris Natural History Museum and the Plant Gardens are a great sight for adults with children.

Paris Natural History Museum. Details.

Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
57 rue Cuvier 75005 Paris
tel: 33 (0)1 40 79 30 00

Paris metro: Gare d'Austerlitz, lines 5, 10, RER C
Locate the Museum on Paris map. Web site

Closed on Tuesdays and 1st of May
Open 10am to 6pm