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Sciences & NatureMuséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire
The Natural History Museum of Nantes is a research and conservation institution. Its collections cover several fields: zoology, earth and space sciences, botany, ethnology, and historical collections. Established in Loire-Atlantique, the museum continues its activities with the public through an itinerant program in the municipalities of the Nantes metropolitan area, particularly during its renovation period. The institution also conducts scientific activities: its teams carry out research and field missions, notably paleontological ones. The museum offers temporary exhibitions, cultural events, and educational activities for teachers and visitors.
Practical information
Address
12 Rue Voltaire
Phone number
+33 2 40 41 55 00Official website
museum.nantesmetropole.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from tram Médiathèque.
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from tram Médiathèque.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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