Museum national d'histoire naturelle

Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris

The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026.

Discover the treasures of the Paris Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle - program

The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris with its Jardin des Plantes is an emblematic institution of the capital, founded in 1793. Accessible all year round, this museum offers an insight into the world's rich natural heritage. From plants and magnets to fossils and experiments, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of nature.

Natural History Museum: Geology and Mineralogy gallery closed after gold nuggets stolen

A burglary targeted the Paris Natural History Museum on the night of September 15-16, 2025. Gold nuggets, valued at 600,000 euros, were stolen from the geology and mineralogy gallery. This latest incident comes on the heels of a cyberattack that hit the museum last July.

Paris: cyber-attack hits Natural History Museum, cancels exhibition

The massive cyberattack that has paralyzed the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris's 5th arrondissement since late July 2025 has forced the institution to cancel the "Tropical Autumn: Palms, Treasures and Secrets" exhibition scheduled to run from October 16 to November 24 in the Grandes Serres.

What to do with children at the Museum of Natural History Family activities and visits

The Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, one of Paris's leading cultural centers, has several locations around the city, with nature, biodiversity and the study of life sciences at the heart of the project.

Tropical Autumn: Jardin des Plantes exhibition cancelled due to cyber attack

The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle had organized an immersive exhibition in nature, in the heart of the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes, from October 16 to November 24, 2025. This exhibition, entitled "Tropical Autumn: palms, treasures and secrets", has had to be cancelled due to a cyber-attack that disrupted the museum's operations.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on September 20 and 21, the libraries of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle and the Jardin des Plantes will be hosting special tours of the Museum's treasures.

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!

Rendezvous with Nature this summer, with family activities at the Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes is a familiar sight when you've got kids. And yet, this cultural center never ceases to come up with new ideas to keep you, your children, nephews or grandchildren occupied throughout the summer vacations with its Nature Rendezvous.

Fête de la Nature 2025 at the Museum of Natural History, free events at the Jardin des Plantes

The Fête de la Nature 2025 is being celebrated in style at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, with a whole host of events planned at the Jardin des Plantes for the whole family, on May 24 and 25, 2025! The village of nature awaits you.

Discover the Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum and its Remarkable Garden

The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup awaits you all year round in its remarkable 200-hectare park! Come and stroll, picnic or play sport in complete freedom amidst 10,000 trees of over 2,500 different varieties.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution in the Paris Natural History Museum

The Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Paris is taking part in the Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A great opportunity to rediscover the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, free of charge! Here's the detailed program.

The Jardin Alpin at the Jardin des Plantes, a lovely hidden garden to discover

The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round.

Hôtel de Magny: the oldest building in the Jardin des Plantes, a mansion worth saving

Many historic monuments in Paris are in need of restoration, as is the case of the Hôtel de Magny, formerly a history cabinet belonging to the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes.

Escape game at the Museum of Natural History: investigate the mysterious Dubosquet affair

A new adventure full of surprises awaits you at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Come and solve the mystery of the Dubosquet affair with your family, from December 24, 2024 to January 3, 2025.

Halloween 2024: chilling visits to the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie

The Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes is decked out in Halloween colors during the All Saints' Day vacations, from October 19 to November 3, 2024, presenting its most terrifying animals. Rats, vultures, snakes and spiders await you during a weekend of special, spooky events!

Fête de la Science 2024 at the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, the program

The Muséum national d'Histoire Naturelle celebrates the Fête de la Science from October 6 to 13, 2024. On the program: workshops, mini-conferences and demonstrations to delight the young and the curious.

Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test

Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth.

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

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.