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.

When we think of the desert, most of us imagine vast, lifeless expanses, hills of sun-scorched sand, lost oases that make travelers dream... But there's more to deserts than meets the eye. The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris takes us on a voyage of discovery of the planet's different deserts.

In a special exhibition organized in the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026, the science museum offers us a unique journey through the most hostile and extraordinary places on Earth. From the famous Sahara to the ice deserts, via the Atacama, Sonora and Gobi deserts, get ready for an amazing journey that is sure to challenge some preconceived ideas.

Deserts can be found on every continent, each with its own particular characteristics. The exhibition brings together almost 200 different specimens and objects, alongside multimedia devices and large-scale projections, taking us into little-known lands.

Desert of sand, rock, snow and salt... In these extreme lands, life is scarce... But it's there all the same! The exhibition reveals how animals and plants evolve, adapt and organize themselves in these very special environments. We discover a unique biodiversity, as astonishing as it is fascinating.

Humans also venture into these lands: the Museum explores the different techniques used by man to survive in these extreme climates, while assessing the impact of human activities on these fragile little worlds.

Monumental projections and images immerse us in these endlessly colorful territories. The striking landscapes and sometimes surprising flora and fauna reveal unsuspected worlds. Suitable for a family audience, this exhibition focuses on desert animals. We would have liked to see even more images of these exceptional places, to learn more about their differences.

An intriguing exhibition, on display this year at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.

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