Museum of Natural History

The purpose of the museum is to manage, showcase and protect its collections, which are genuine archives of biodiversity. It is also a centre for scientific research, conducting inventories of fauna, taxonomy and systematic works which are essential to identifying the means of protecting our natural heritage. The museum also shares knowledge and makes the public aware of the significance of natural heritage and its protection.

Opening times

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Closed on Mondays as well as on Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January).

Access

The museum is accessible by public transport:

• Bus 5 and 25, ‘Muséum’ stop
• Bus 1 and 8, ‘Tranchées’ & ‘Muséum’ stops
• Tram 12, ‘Villereuse’ stop

The Villereuse car park is also available to motorists.

More information is available on the Museum of Natural History website. An audio descriptive file is also available on the Les Tranchées cultural trail page.