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Sciences & NatureMusée des Dinosaures d'Espéraza
Espéraza · Aude · Occitanie
The Dinosaur Museum of Espéraza, located in Aude in Occitanie, is an establishment dedicated to natural history and paleontology. It offers a permanent exhibition centered on dinosaurs, including a space dedicated to Tyrannosaurus rex, as well as fossil remains discovered locally. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages and offers adapted educational activities, including workshops on casting dinosaur footprints, reconstructed paleontological digs, and activities for children. It has a research center and organizes missions and expeditions. The museum also caters to schools through specific programs for preschools, primary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
3 Pl. Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
Phone number
+33 4 68 74 02 08Official website
dinosauria.orgGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from halt Espéraza.
City
50 min by car from Carcassonne.
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from halt Espéraza.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
50 min by car from Carcassonne.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: La Maison Peinte (2.4 km).
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