Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de La Rochelle
La Rochelle · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
European Heritage Days 2026
3 animations free on 18-20 September
Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:07
The Museum of Natural History in La Rochelle, completely renovated in 2007, is located in the heart of the city. It houses multidisciplinary collections covering archaeology, ethnology, botany, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology as well as a documentary collection. The museum offers a perspective on the coastline and marshes of Charente-Maritime, combining the exploration of the territory in its natural and cultural dimensions with accounts of naturalists' expeditions. Situated at the intersection of here and elsewhere, it also offers regular activities, guided tours and has shared spaces including a scientific library, an auditorium and a botanical garden.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- 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
28 Rue Albert 1er
Phone number
+33 5 46 41 18 25Official website
museum.larochelle.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from station La Rochelle - Porte Dauphine.
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from station La Rochelle - Porte Dauphine.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Part of an itinerary
Nearby
Galleries nearby: La Mini Galerie (397 m), YellowKorner La Rochelle (558 m), Atelier Bletterie (652 m).
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