Fête de la Nature 2025 at the Museum of Natural History, free events at the Jardin des Plantes

Come and celebrate nature and its inhabitants at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, for the Fête de la Nature 2025. On May 24 and 25, there's a whole host of activities for the whole family, all free of charge!

The program includes meetings, workshops, tours, shows and a host of other events, all designed to put biodiversity in the spotlight . Under the tents of the Village de la Nature, open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., associations such as LPO Île-de-France, WWF France, France Nature Environnement and ASPAS will be sharing their commitment through fun activities. Some activities require on-site registration at the Accueil tent, from 10am, subject to availability.

The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle has been a crossroads of knowledge for almost 400 years. It is dedicated to the Earth's biological, geological and cultural diversity, and to the relationship between man and nature. Founded in 1635 as the Jardin royal des plantes médicinales, it became the Muséum d'Histoire naturelle in 1793.

Over the centuries, great minds have contributed to its development, enriching and studying collections, providing outstanding teaching and, above all, passing on their knowledge. Today, researchers, teachers, museologists, taxidermists and gardeners all share the same passion: to better understand nature in order to better preserve it.

The Muséum is a research center supported by laboratory studies, worldwide expeditions, exceptional collections and recognized expertise. Through teaching and dissemination activities, its knowledge is intended to be shared. The aim is to make knowledge of nature accessible to all, and to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet.

The institution employs 2,000 people, including 500 researchers, trains some 350 students a year, houses 67 million specimens in its reserves and galleries, and welcomes nearly 3 million visitors every year to 12 sites across France.

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For this new edition, the Museum invites you to celebrate Nature on Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25. The Jardin des Plantes is once again hosting the " Village de la Nature ", where you'll be able to take part in activities, workshops and tours! You'll be able to celebrate nature and learn from it.

The program:

Saturday, May 24th

• Discovering begonias
  At 10:30 am and 1:30 pm - From age 10 - Duration 1h
  Accompanied by a specialist, examine begonias in all their forms in the Carré des rosiers, highlighted this year by dedicated seedlings.
  Registration at the Welcome tent on the day.

Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25

• Pop, the little binturong
  At 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm - From 3 years - Duration 45 min
  A storytelling and creative workshop on the little Asian mammal, in partnership with ABConservation. Children make finger puppets while learning about its environment.
  Registration at the Welcome Tent on the day of the event.
  
  
• Nature Village
  10:30am to 7pm - Free admission
  • Meet some fifteen committed players:
  • Wild animals in the city - ASPAS
  • Destination forêt - ONF
  • Biodiversity in Île-de-France - PikPik Environnement
  • Protecting biodiversity - WWF France
  • A garden for biodiversity - Association Noé
  • Become a wildlife rescuer - LPO Île-de-France
  • Watching over living things with participatory science - Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, OFB
  • The hidden treasure of ponds - FNE Île-de-France

Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the riches of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and immerse yourself in a world dedicated to the preservation and understanding of nature. Immerse yourself in this exceptional experience and take advantage of this free voucher to enrich your knowledge and raise awareness of the importance of protecting our planet.