Museum national d'histoire naturelle - activities

Deserts: the striking exhibition at the Paris Natural History Museum

The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet, with the "Déserts" exhibition, on view from April 2 to November 30, 2025.

Halloween 2024: chilling visits to the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie

The Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes is decked out in Halloween colors during the All Saints' Day vacations, from October 19 to November 3, 2024, presenting its most terrifying animals. Rats, vultures, snakes and spiders await you during a weekend of special, spooky events!

Fête de la Science 2024 at the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, the program

The Muséum national d'Histoire Naturelle celebrates the Fête de la Science from October 6 to 13, 2024. On the program: workshops, mini-conferences and demonstrations to delight the young and the curious.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, the libraries of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle and the Jardin des Plantes will be hosting special tours of the Museum's treasures.

Tropical Autumn: the plant and design exhibition at the Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes

A lively exhibition and a journey into the heart of nature: this is the exotic experience offered by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, in the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes. From October 17 to November 25, 2024, discover "Tropical Autumn: Drawing Botany", a stroll that plunges us into the discovery of species with astonishing aesthetics.

Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test

Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth.

The Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum and its Remarkable Garden

The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup awaits you all year round in its remarkable 200-hectare park! Come and stroll, picnic or play sport in complete freedom amidst 10,000 trees of over 2,500 different varieties.

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: the Natural History Museum's Grande Galerie de l'Evolution

The Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Paris is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. A great opportunity to rediscover the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, free of charge! Here's the detailed program for this nocturne!

Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Museum of Natural History, a wealth of free activities

The Fête de la Nature 2024 is being celebrated in style at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, with a whole host of activities planned in the Jardin des Plantes for the whole family, on May 25 and 26! The village of nature awaits you.

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

Discover the treasures of the Paris Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle - program

The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris with its Jardin des Plantes is an emblematic institution of the capital, founded in 1793. Accessible all year round, this museum offers an insight into the world's rich natural heritage. From plants and magnets to fossils and experiments, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of nature.

The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the immense museum dedicated to animals from all over the world, in Paris

If you've ever taken a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, you'll no doubt have spotted the grand old buildings that stand along the way: this is the Museum of Natural History, of which the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is a part.

Felines: a special night-time exhibition at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

They're as adorable as they are dangerous: the Natural History Museum's Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is devoting an exhibition to felines, from March 22, 2023 to April 21, 2024. For an even more special visit, take advantage of the nocturne on March 23, 2024.

Celebrate the anniversary of the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution with a weekend of events

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle is 30 years old! To celebrate, come and enjoy a weekend of events on March 23 and 24, 2024, featuring themed tours, workshops, readings, artistic and theatrical performances.

Escape game at the Museum of Natural History: investigate the mysterious Dubosquet affair

A new adventure full of surprises awaits you at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Come and solve the mystery of the Dubosquet affair with your family, from December 23, 2023 to January 8, 2024.

The Jardin des Plantes' hidden Alpine garden, a nugget worth discovering

The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round.

Unusual: witness the feeding of the felines at the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie

On certain days of the week, the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie invites you to take part in an exceptional experience in the fauverie, in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie, by attending a feline meal.

The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!

(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898.

Rendezvous with Nature this summer, with family activities at the Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes is a familiar sight when you've got kids. And yet, this cultural center never ceases to come up with new ideas to keep you, your children, nephews or grandchildren occupied throughout the summer vacations with its Nature Rendezvous.

Meteorites from a French asteroid on display at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle

In February 2023, an asteroid fell in Normandy. And many people collected these little meteorites to enable science to analyze them! Today, they can be seen at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris!