Grande galerie de l'evolution

Visiting the National Museum of Natural History with the family: all you need to know about the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Can you visit the National Museum of Natural History with a stroller? What should you see with kids, and do you need a separate ticket for the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, the Ménagerie, or the Galerie de Paléontologie? At the Jardin des Plantes, the Museum brings together several distinct sites to explore. For a first family outing, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution is a great entry point. Stroller access, elevators, tickets, duration, and which visits to combine: here’s what to plan for both grown-ups and kids.

Ocean Dreams at the Natural History Museum: a free, immersive dive into life under the sea

From June 6 to 8, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History puts the Ocean in the spotlight with Dreams of the Ocean, a free event featuring films, exploration stories, a photo exhibition and an immersive screening.

Night of Museums 2026: Free Evening Access to the Great Gallery of Evolution at the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum of Paris will also take part in Museum Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It's a perfect opportunity to revisit the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution for free! Here's a detailed schedule of this evening event.

Following in the footsteps of dinosaurs: an immersive exhibit at the Great Gallery of Evolution at the Museum

Step into the shoes of paleontologists and embark on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. This engaging and immersive educational exhibition will be on display from July 16, 2026, through January 2028.

Grande Galerie de l'Evolution: discover the children's workshops, a storytelling tour every Saturday

Every Saturday, the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution offers a weekly event for families with children. Welcome to the little ones' Saturdays!

The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the immense museum dedicated to animals from all over the world, in Paris

If you've ever taken a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, you'll no doubt have spotted the grand old buildings that stand along the way: this is the Museum of Natural History, of which the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is a part.

Celebrate the anniversary of the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution with a weekend of events

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle is 30 years old! To celebrate, come and enjoy a weekend of events on March 23 and 24, 2024, featuring themed tours, workshops, readings, artistic and theatrical performances.

Meteorites at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, extra time

The beautiful exhibition on Meteorites in the National Museum of Natural History's Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, next to the dinosaur skeletons, runs until January 6, 2019. Sometimes huge, often small, made of various materials, meteorites await you for a few more months in a beautiful scenography accessible to (small) astronomy enthusiasts!