Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (57 rue Cuvier, Paris)(Metro Place Monge) – this is reputed to be one of the largest museums of natural history anywhere in the world. The museum’s huge collection is estimated to exceed 60 million specimens from a variety of disciplines including geology, botany, palaeontology, zoology and anthropology.
One of the biggest attractions at the museum is the world famous Great Gallery of Evolution, which is an enormous, slightly overwhelming space that houses an incredible array of species and specimens from throughout our natural history. These range from dinosaur skeletons and fossils to extinct species of animals and a very detailed look at how these different species including man have evolved over the years. The museum itself has evolved with the times and presents a number of installations with interactive mediums as well.
Admission: €5.00 (general), Free for children 4 years of age and under, and the disabled. Hours: 9am-6pm and on Sunday until 6.30pm (Summer); 9am-5pm and on Sunday until 5.30pm (Winter).