Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
A natural history museum in Paris, opened in 1994, showcasing 7,000 specimens to tell the story of biodiversity and evolution. It features a grand procession of taxidermy animals and explores marine, terrestrial, and extinct species.

📜 Natural history museum in Paris, part of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle.
🔍 Showcases 7,000 specimens, focusing on biodiversity and evolution.

Why Go

🦁 See a grand procession of taxidermy animals
🐠 Explore diverse exhibits on marine, terrestrial, and extinct species
💡 Learn about evolution, genetics, and human impact on nature
♿ Accessible for visitors with disabilities, wheelchairs available

Why Avoid

⚠️ Upper floors may be inaccessible due to elevator maintenance (check before visiting)
📸 Can be dark, challenging for photography
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Can get very crowded, especially on weekends and school holidays

Tips

📞 Call +33 1 40 79 56 01 to confirm elevator access if needed
🚶‍♂️ Located in Jardin des Plantes, explore other museums nearby
🚇 Easily reachable by Metro or RER

Cost

💰 Adults €13-€16, reduced €10-€13, family pass €52, EU residents under 25 free.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10:00-18:00, closed Tuesdays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25. Last entry 1 hour before closing.

📍 Address

36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris, France

♿ Accessibility

"Tourism and disability" label 2004.
Wheelchairs can be borrowed.
Activities accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Last updated 28 days ago

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