Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

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Sciences & Nature

Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

Paris · Paris · Île-de-France

The National Museum of Natural History is a research and knowledge transmission institution dedicated to natural history and human sciences. Located in Paris, it manages a vast network of ten sites spread throughout the capital and in regions, comprising exhibition galleries, botanical gardens, zoological collections and specialized libraries. Its exceptional collections in paleontology, zoology, botany, geology and mineralogy constitute a unique heritage serving multidisciplinary scientific research. As an institution, the Museum combines public access to collections with a mission of research, expertise and education for diverse audiences. It is also committed to participatory science programs and natural heritage conservation initiatives.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 10:00–18:00

See the rest of the week
Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

57 Rue Cuvier

Phone number

+33 1 40 79 56 01

Official website

mnhn.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

About 5 min walk from metro Censier - Daubenton.

Parking

On-site parking.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Bleu galerie (271 m), La Route de la Soie Et Ses Merveilles (300 m), Tempo Gallery (300 m).

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