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Sciences & NatureMuséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Tours
Tours · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire
The Natural History Museum of Tours is a municipal institution dedicated to natural sciences, located in Tours in Indre-et-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It is part of the city's cultural and heritage offerings alongside other museum institutions. The museum offers exhibitions and activities designed for different audiences, notably young people and researchers. It is among the museums managed by the Tours local authority and benefits from an accessible setting and visitor services.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 09:30–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 09:30–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
3 Rue du Président Merville
Phone number
+33 2 47 21 68 08Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from tram Porte de Loire.
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from tram Porte de Loire.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: Galerie d'art Carré d'artistes (149 m), Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré (CCC OD) (194 m), Galerie Veyssière Sigma (343 m).
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